Slender lizardfish
📖 Overview
Slender lizardfish (Saurida elongata), first described by Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 is a large fish in the family Synodontidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 7 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 20 to 100 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A pale species with few dark markings and saddle-like spots below dorsal fin bases .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender lizardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 100 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: widespread, from Japan (East China Sea) to the northern part of the South China Sea, including South Korea, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aulopus elongatus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1846 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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