Synodus kaianus (Günther, 1880) Gunther's lizardfish |
photo by
CSIRO |
Family: | Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 30 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 48 - 326 m, | |||
Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Japan and the East Indies to Hawaii. | |||
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Biology: | Prefers to live in deeper water (Ref. 44036). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |