Atlantic Lizardfish
Synodus saurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–400 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A sit and wait predator of sand and sand rock bottoms, the Atlantic lizardfish props itself on its pelvic fins and lunges upward to seize passing fishes. It reaches about 40 centimetres and ranges from the shallows down to roughly 400 metres around islands.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Synodontidae › Synodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126372.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Lizardfish live?
- The Atlantic Lizardfish (Synodus saurus) is typically found at 1–400 m.
- Is the Atlantic Lizardfish dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Lizardfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Lizardfish get?
- The Atlantic Lizardfish grows to about 40 cm.