| Family: |
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Harpadontinae |
| Max. size: |
40.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 57 - 127 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles and Saya de Malha Bank, Mascarene Plateau. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 10-12; Vertebrae: 49-50. This species can be distinguished by the following set of characters: D 12-13; P 14-15; lateral-line scales 53-55; rows of transverse scales 4 1/2 above lateral line, 5 1/2 below lateral line; pectoral fins moderately long (reaching at or just above the line form origin of pelvic fins to origin of dorsal fin); 2 rows of teeth on outer palatines; 0-3 teeth on vomer; tongue with ca. 4-5 rows of teeth posteriorly; caudal peduncle compressed (depth greater than width); stomach and intestine pale whitish (Ref. 101339). |
| Biology: |
Found at depths of 57 to 127 meters. The largest specimen was 40.10 cm in standard length (Ref. 101339). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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