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Saurida flamma Waples, 1982

Orangemouth lizardfish
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Hawaii country information

Common names: [No common name]
Occurrence: native
Salinity: marine
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Uses: no uses
Comments: Known from O'ahu to French Frigate at 5-30 m (Ref. 58302). Also Ref. 7490.
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Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Randall, J.E., 1985
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> Aulopiformes (Grinners) > Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) > Harpadontinae
Etymology: Saurida: Derived from Greek, sauros = lizard (Ref. 45335).

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecología

marino asociado a arrecife; no migratorio; rango de profundidad 5 - 30 m (Ref. 58302).   Tropical

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Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii, Pitcairn.

Tamaño / Peso / Age

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.5 cm SL macho / no sexado; (Ref. 3921)

Biología     Glosario (por ej. epibenthic)

Found in and around reefs. Found to depths over 12 m (Ref. 9710). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Feeds mainly on small fishes.

Life cycle and mating behavior Maturities | Reproducción | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larva

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Randall, J.E., 1985. Guide to Hawaiian reef fishes. Harrowood Books, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA. 74 p. (Ref. 3921)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)

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