Synodus capricornis Cressey & Randall, 1978
Capricorn lizardfish
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).
Diagnosis:   
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


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