A marine predatory fish species belonging to the Synodontidae family, native to tropical and subtropical marine environments with a distinctive elongated body resembling a lizard.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical marine regions, typically found in coastal waters, reef areas, and sandy or rocky bottom environments at depths between 10-150 meters
Ecological Role
Mid-level marine predator contributing to marine food web regulation and maintaining ecological balance in coastal ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, scaleless skin with specialized pigmentation for blending with marine substrate
LIMBS WINGSAdapted for marine swimming with multiple fins including dorsal, caudal, and pectoral fins for precise underwater navigation
HEAD SENSORYLarge, terminal mouth with sharp teeth, prominent eyes adapted for predatory behavior, lateral line system for detecting water movement
BODY STRUCTUREElongated, slender body with streamlined shape, typically 20-35 cm in total length, camouflage-capable coloration with mottled red-brown patterns
