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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Capricorn lizardfish

Synodus capricornis Cressey & Randall, 1978
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
20–88 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Capricorn lizardfish (Synodus capricornis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21 cm. It occurs at depths between 20 and 88 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Synodus capricornis
Authority
Cressey & Randall, 1978
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21 cm
Depth Range
20–88 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Aulopiformes
Aulopiformes
Family
Synodontidae
Synodontidae
Genus
Synodus
Synodus
Species
Capricorn lizardfish
Synodus capricornis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Capricorn lizardfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Capricorn lizardfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 88 m . Subtropical Pacific Ocean: reported from Taiwan (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00479 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
21cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Cressey & Randall, 1978

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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