A marine fish species belonging to the lizardfish family, Synodontidae, characterized by its elongated body and predatory behavior in tropical and subtropical marine environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marine regions, typically inhabiting sandy or rocky seafloor areas in the Western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, at depths ranging from 1-50 meters.
Ecological Role
Serves as an intermediate predator in marine food webs, controlling populations of smaller fish and crustaceans while being prey for larger marine predators.
LIMBS WINGSPaired pectoral and pelvic fins for maneuverability, single dorsal fin positioned centrally
HEAD SENSORYLarge, terminal mouth with sharp teeth, prominent eyes positioned dorsally for enhanced predatory detection
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, cylindrical body with typical lizardfish shape, reaching average length of 20-30 cm, with slender profile and camouflage coloration
