Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 200 m |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to India and Andaman Sea, eastward to southern Japan and Australia. |
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Ranges from coastal sand flats to deep off-shore (Ref. 48635). Prefers deeper waters (Ref. 30573). Sold fresh or dried salted in markets (Ref. 3520). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 30573. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
From Bali Strait to Timor Sea (Ref. 5978). Museum: USNM 235456 (TGT3215) (Ref. 5978). |
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