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Synodus capricornis Cressey & Randall, 1978 Capricorn lizardfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 88 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: reported from Taiwan (Ref. 58391), Tonga (Ref. 53797) and from Hawaii, Easter Island, and Pitcairn (Ref. 38189). | |||
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| Biology: | Found in sandy areas near reefs (Ref. 38189). Benthic (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||