atlantic lizardfish
| Scientific name | Synodus saurus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Synodontidae |
| Genus | Synodus |
Introduction
Synodus saurus, commonly known as atlantic lizardfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Patternmottling
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the atlantic lizardfish ?
The atlantic lizardfish measures between 20 and 40 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu, blanc and beige body. The also has marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The atlantic lizardfish is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the atlantic lizardfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The atlantic lizardfish is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature16 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 400 m
Biotope presentation
The atlantic lizardfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 400m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Species of the same biotope
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