Sechura lizardfish
📖 Overview
Sechura lizardfish (Synodus sechurae), first described by Hildebrand, 1946 is a large fish in the family Synodontidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 47.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 45 to 60 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sechura lizardfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sechura lizardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 45 - 60 m . Tropical; 30°N - 6°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | iguana lizardfish · Sechura lizardfish |
| 🌍CES | ještěrohlavec sechurský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Перуанский ящероголов |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chile iguana · Huavina · Lagarto iguana · Pez lagartija |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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