A marine teleost fish belonging to the Synodontidae family, characterized by an elongated, cylindrical body and predatory behavior in tropical and subtropical marine environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marine waters, primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, inhabiting depths between 10-200 meters with sandy or rocky seafloor substrates.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in marine food webs as a mid-level predator, consuming smaller fish and invertebrates while serving as prey for larger marine predators.
Morphology
SKIN COATScaley surface with mottled brown/tan coloration providing excellent camouflage against seafloor
LIMBS WINGSRigid, pointed fins with strong musculature for swift underwater movement
HEAD SENSORYLarge terminal mouth, prominent eyes with excellent low-light vision, lateral line system for detecting water movements
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, slim body with total length typically ranging 20-40 cm, torpedo-shaped with camouflage coloration
