Sauro lizardfish (Synodus lacertinus)

Scientific name: Synodus lacertinus Gilbert, 1890

Sauro lizardfish (Synodus lacertinus)

The Sauro lizardfish (Synodus lacertinus) is a marine fish of the family Synodontidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Guayamas, Mexico to Chile.

Biology

Solitary. Perches motionless on pectoral fins in a wide range of habitats. Commonly occurs on sandy bottoms or sand patches around rocky reefs and boulder and gravel strewn slopes. Is active at night, may bury in sand with only eyes and mouth protruding during the day. Pounces on passing prey.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synodus lacertinus
Family
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes)
Order
Aulopiformes (Grinners)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Common length
15.0
Depth range
1–27 m (3–89 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 27 m, usually 1 - 27 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Guayamas, Mexico to Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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