Synodus tectus Cressey, 1981
Tectus lizardfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae
Max. size:  10.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 25 - 82 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Slender with textile-like pattern (Ref. 48635).
Biology:  Occurs over soft bottoms of the continental shelf and inshore waters (Ref. 7300, 48635, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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