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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Lizardfish

Synodus marchenae Hildebrand, 1946
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Lizardfish (Synodus marchenae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. 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 marchenae
Authority
Hildebrand, 1946
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lizardfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lizardfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lizardfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lizardfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hildebrand, 1946

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