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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Asian lizardfish

Synodus orientalis Randall & Pyle, 2008
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
2–32 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Asian lizardfish (Synodus orientalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. It occurs at depths between 2 and 32 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Synodus orientalis
Authority
Randall & Pyle, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
2–32 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 53 - 54. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Asian lizardfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Asian lizardfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Asian lizardfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 2 - 32 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00479 × L3.14 (TL)
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
54

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Pyle, 2008

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