Lobel's lizardfish
📖 Overview
Lobel's lizardfish (Synodus lobeli) 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 23.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 31 and 140 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 53 - 56. Preopercle scaled to posterior margin; anterior palatine teeth not distinctly longer than and not isolated from posterior palatine teeth; membranous flap on anterior nostrils slender; body depth 6.7-7.8 in SL; pectoral fins not reaching a line connecting origins of dorsal and pelvic fins; anal fin base about two-thirds dorsal fin base; pale with small irregular dark blotches forming longitudinal lines on upper half of body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lobel's lizardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lobel's lizardfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lobel's lizardfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 31 - 140 m . Tropical West Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lobel's Lizardfish |
| 🌍CES | ještěrohlavec Lobelův |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Minamiaosujieso · ミナミアオスジエソ |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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