Shortjaw lizardfish
📖 Overview
Shortjaw lizardfish (Saurida normani), first described by Longley, 1935 is a large fish in the family Synodontidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 45.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 25 to 550 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Inner rays of pelvic about equal to or shorter than outer rays .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortjaw lizardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 25 - 550 m . Tropical South Carolina, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to the Guianas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synodus normani | Longley | 1935 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 55 records indexed .
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