Speartoothed Grinner
Synodus sageneus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–30 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This lizardfish rests propped on its pelvic fins on shallow shelf sand, ready to dart up and seize passing prey in a mouth lined with needle teeth. Uncommon and reaching about twenty six centimetres, it is taken mostly by small scale fishers and sold fresh or salted.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Aulopiformes › Synodontidae › Synodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272138.
FAQ
- How deep does the Speartoothed Grinner live?
- The Speartoothed Grinner (Synodus sageneus) is typically found at 12–30 m.
- Is the Speartoothed Grinner dangerous to divers?
- The Speartoothed Grinner is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Speartoothed Grinner get?
- The Speartoothed Grinner grows to about 26 cm.