Wanieso Lizardfish
Saurida wanieso
- Group: Other
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A lizardfish of shallow sandy bottoms, it rests propped on its pelvic fins and lunges up to grab passing prey with a mouth full of needle teeth. Reaching about 65 centimetres, it is often ground up into fish cakes and fish balls. Beyond its food use little detailed study has been published on it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Synodontidae › Saurida
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272121.
FAQ
- Is the Wanieso Lizardfish dangerous to divers?
- The Wanieso Lizardfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wanieso Lizardfish get?
- The Wanieso Lizardfish grows to about 65 cm.