Inotted lizardfish

Inotted lizardfish
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Aulopiformes
Family: Synodontidae
Genus: Synodus
Species: S. evermanni
Binomial name
Synodus evermanni

The Inotted lizardfish (Synodus evermanni) is a type of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Eastern Pacific.

S. evermanni is found in marine environments at a demersal depth range around 25 – 275 m. This species is native to a tropical climate. The common length for an unsexed male is about 20 cm or 8 in. This species is known to occupy the areas of Eastern Pacific, Mazatlán, Mexico, Chilca, and Peru.[1] They are commonly found on soft bottoms in the ocean.[2] The Inotted lizardfish can be identified by its large eyes and knob chin. It also has a brownish grey, elongated body. The species is also known to have dark splotches on its back. This species is also frequently and accidentally caught by shrimp trawlers.[3] The Synodus evermanni serves as no threat to humans.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Synodus evermanni Jordan & Bollman, 1890 Inotted lizardfish". Fish Base. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Synodus evermanni — Overview Inotted Lizardfish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "Synodus evermanni Jordan and Bollman, 1890 INOTTED LIZARDFISH". Discover Life. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Inotted lizardfish (Synodus evermanni) fish profile". Guppies.ZA. Retrieved 26 April 2013.


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