Redmarbled Lizardfish
Synodus rubromarmoratus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–50 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lizardfish of sand and rubble bottoms, it lies still on deeper reef slopes below about 20 metres and ambushes prey with a quick upward lunge. It grows to roughly 20 centimetres and has been seen well below 200 metres outside caves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Synodontidae › Synodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272137.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redmarbled Lizardfish live?
- The Redmarbled Lizardfish (Synodus rubromarmoratus) is typically found at 5–50 m.
- Is the Redmarbled Lizardfish dangerous to divers?
- The Redmarbled Lizardfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redmarbled Lizardfish get?
- The Redmarbled Lizardfish grows to about 20 cm.