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Synodus scituliceps Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Shorthead lizardfish |
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photo by
Béarez, P. |
| Family: | Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 51 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 808.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán, Mexico to Chile (Ref. 9068) and the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | A very common species found on soft bottom (Ref. 9348). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||