HomeFish encyclopediaRay-finned fishesGrinnersLizardfishesInotted lizardfish Inotted lizardfish (Synodus evermanni) Scientific name: Synodus evermanni Jordan & Bollman, 1890 The Inotted lizardfish (Synodus evermanni) is a marine fish of the family Synodontidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Mazatl?n, Mexico to Chilca, Peru. Species factsScientific nameSynodus evermanniFamilySynodontidae (Lizardfishes)OrderAulopiformes (Grinners)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Common length20.0Depth range25–275 m (82–902 ft)EnvironmentMarine; demersal; depth range 25 - 275 mClimateTropicalDistributionEastern Pacific: Mazatl?n, Mexico to Chilca, Peru.Conservation status (IUCN)Least Concern (LC)Threat to humansHarmlessResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026