Physical Description
The dorsal surface of the razorfish is covered by protective bony plates. They extend past the end of the golden yellow body and over the tail fin, which terminates in a sharp spine. A dark band runs the length of the fish. The razorfish can grow up to 6 in (15 cm) in the wild.
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