A marine predatory fish species belonging to the family Synodontidae, characterized by an elongated, slender body typical of lizardfishes, inhabiting tropical and subtropical marine environments across the Indo-Pacific region.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marine waters, reef areas, continental shelves, typically at depths ranging from 0-100 meters, preferring sandy or muddy seafloors with moderate water temperatures between 22-30°C
Ecological Role
Key mid-level predator in marine food webs, controlling populations of smaller fish and serving as prey for larger marine predators like groupers and larger pelagic fish
Morphology
SKIN COATMottled brown-gray coloration providing excellent camouflage against seafloor substrates
LIMBS WINGSPointed, relatively large pectoral and dorsal fins enabling rapid directional changes
HEAD SENSORYLarge terminal mouth with sharp teeth, prominent eyes adapted for low-light predation, excellent camouflage capabilities
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, cylindrical body with average length of 30-40 cm, streamlined for rapid underwater movement
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Berger, Daniel; Berger, F. G.; Bloch, Marcus Elieser; Bodenehr, G.; Bodenehr, George; Buchhandlung der Realschule; Darchow, C.; Gursch, C. F.; Hesse; Krüger; Rosenberg, F. C. W.; Schmidt, A. F.; Schmi
