A marine fish species belonging to the Synodontidae family, native to Japanese waters, characterized by its elongated predatory body and specialized hunting adaptations
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marine environments, typically found in tropical and subtropical waters around Japan, inhabiting sandy or rocky seafloor regions at depths between 10-150 meters
Ecological Role
Mid-level marine predator playing a crucial role in oceanic food webs, controlling populations of smaller fish and serving as prey for larger marine species
LIMBS WINGSRigid, pointed fins with strong muscular attachments enabling rapid directional changes and precise hunting maneuvers
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes with enhanced visual acuity, specialized for detecting prey movements in low-light marine environments
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, slender body typical of lizardfishes, approximately 25-35 cm in total length, with streamlined design optimized for rapid underwater movement
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Izuzuki
