Orangemouth Lizardfish
Saurida flamma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 30.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Sharp, needle like teeth and a wide gape mark this lizardfish as an ambush hunter, lying on the bottom in and around shallow reefs before lunging at passing fish. It rarely strays below about a dozen metres. Small fishes make up most of its diet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Synodontidae › Saurida
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272111.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orangemouth Lizardfish live?
- The Orangemouth Lizardfish (Saurida flamma) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Orangemouth Lizardfish dangerous to divers?
- The Orangemouth Lizardfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orangemouth Lizardfish get?
- The Orangemouth Lizardfish grows to about 30.5 cm.