Synodus fasciapelvicus

Synodus fasciapelvicus Randall, 2009

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Teleostei (teleosts) > Aulopiformes (Grinners) > Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) > Synodontinae
Etymology: Synodus: Greek, syn, symphysis = grown together + Greek, odous = teeth (Ref. 45335); fasciapelvicus: Named for the broad dark cross bands on the pelvic fins in fresh specimens, the pigment is on the membranes as well as rays.
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Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 26 - 29 m (Ref. 80927). Tropical

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Western Pacific: Indonesia and the Philippines.

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Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 9.7 cm SL (female)

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Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 58 - 59. This species is distinct in having the following characters: D 11- 12; A 9; pectoral rays 12-13; lateral-line scales 58-60; 4½ scales between lateral line and base of dorsal fin; median predorsal scales 18; vertebrae 58-59; peritoneal spots 9-10; anterior palatine teeth of inner row much longer than posterior teeth; preopercle not scaled posterior to corner of mouth; membranous posterior flap of anterior nostril triangular, with a slightly attenuate tip, reaching to above posterior nostril when laid back; depth of body 6.6-7.35 in SL; pectoral fins reaching a line connecting dorsal- and pelvic-fin origins, fin length 2.4-2.6 in HL; alcohol preserved color pale yellowish with 9 irregular light brown circles along lateral line, each linked narrowly to an irregular, slightly oblique, brown bar to lower side of body; tip of dorsal part of snout with a pair of small brown spots; when fresh, the color is light orangish brown dorsally, white ventrally, dark markings a mixture of orange and dark brownish red; pelvic fins crossed by 6 dark orangish brown bands twice as broad as white interspaces (Ref. 80927).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated.

Biology     Glossary (e.g. epibenthic)

Paratypes were collected from rubble and sand bottom (Ref. 80927).

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Randall, J.E., 2009. Five new Indo-Pacific lizardfishes of the genus Synodus (Aulopiformes: Synodontidae). Zoological Studies 48(3):407-417. (Ref. 80927)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)

  Data deficient (DD) ; Date assessed: 16 August 2019

CITES

Not Evaluated

CMS (Ref. 116361)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

  Harmless





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