ID help - Goby or maybe Blennie ??

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With nothing but a picture to go on... I've never seen this fellow in my entire life.
But,
were I a bettin' man, I'd bet it's some sort of Pacific version of a Razor Fish (not what's called a Razor Fish in the Pacific, but a Xyrichtys sp. or a Hemipteronatus sp. or a very close cousin).
Did the little rascal dive into the sand after you took the pic?
Rick
 
being as there is only one dorsal fin, that rules out the goby option. I like Rick's idea on the razorfish, and will second it.
 
Rick Murchison:
With nothing but a picture to go on... I've never seen this fellow in my entire life.
But,
were I a bettin' man, I'd bet it's some sort of Pacific version of a Razor Fish (not what's called a Razor Fish in the Pacific, but a Xyrichtys sp. or a Hemipteronatus sp. or a very close cousin).
Did the little rascal dive into the sand after you took the pic?
Rick
Thanks Rick! Found him!!
http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/xpavo.htm
You were right - Peacock Razorfish
Yes, the little guy dove into the sand with no trace. I fanned a bit of the sand away thinking he may have only covered himself with a bit of sand like a sole, but nothing there. Quite a survival strategy!
 
Razorfish seems clear, but I would suggest that you include info as to where this was photo'ed and how deep, etc. This can often limit the field.
Luck
 
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