Inotted lizardfish

The Inotted lizardfish (Synodus evermanni) is a type of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Eastern Pacific.

Inotted lizardfish
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Aulopiformes
Family: Synodontidae
Genus: Synodus
Species:
S. evermanni
Binomial name
Synodus evermanni

S. evermanni is found in marine environments at a demersal depth range around 25 – 275 m. This species is native to a tropical climate. The common length for an unsexed male is about 20 cm or 8 in. This species is known to occupy the areas of Eastern Pacific, Mazatlán, Mexico, Chilca, and Peru.[1] They are commonly found on soft bottoms in the ocean.[2] The Inotted lizardfish can be identified by its large eyes and knob chin. It also has a brownish grey, elongated body. The species is also known to have dark splotches on its back. This species is also frequently and accidentally caught by shrimp trawlers.[3] The Synodus evermanni serves as no threat to humans.[4]

References
  1. "Synodus evermanni Jordan & Bollman, 1890 Inotted lizardfish". Fish Base. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  2. "Synodus evermanni — Overview Inotted Lizardfish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  3. "Synodus evermanni Jordan and Bollman, 1890 INOTTED LIZARDFISH". Discover Life. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  4. "Inotted lizardfish (Synodus evermanni) fish profile". Guppies.ZA. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
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