Sauro lizardfish
📖 Overview
Solitary. Perches motionless on pectoral fins in a wide range of habitats. Commonly occurs on sandy bottoms or sand patches around rocky reefs and boulder and gravel strewn slopes. Is active at night, may bury in sand with only eyes and mouth protruding during the day . Pounces on passing prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sauro lizardfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sauro lizardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 27 m , usually 1 - 27 m . Tropical; 28°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | calico lizardfish · Sauro lizardfish |
| 🌍CES | ještěrohlavec galapážský · ještěrohlavec skrytý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-lagarto-americano |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chile lagarto · Huavina · Lagarto chile · Pez lagartija noche |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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