Capricorn lizardfish (Synodus capricornis)

Scientific name: Synodus capricornis Cressey & Randall, 1978

Capricorn lizardfish (Synodus capricornis)

The Capricorn lizardfish (Synodus capricornis) is a marine fish of the family Synodontidae. Native range: Pacific Ocean, reported from Taiwan, Tonga and from Hawaii, Easter Island, and Pitcairn.

Biology

Found in sandy areas near reefs. Benthic.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synodus capricornis
Family
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes)
Order
Aulopiformes (Grinners)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
21.0
Depth range
20–88 m (66–289 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 88 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: reported from Taiwan, Tonga and from Hawaii, Easter Island, and Pitcairn.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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