Synodus falcatus
Synodus falcatus is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the eastern central Pacific Ocean.[1][2]
| Synodus falcatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Synodontidae |
| Genus: | Synodus |
| Species: | S. falcatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Synodus falcatus Waples & J. E. Randall, 1989 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Synodus janus Waples & Randall, 1989 | |
Environment
Synodus falcatus is native to a subtropical climate. They are commonly found in a benthic depth range of about 65 – 115 meters.[3][4][5]
Identification
Synodus falcatus is identified by its rose color or an orangish-brown color.[3]
Distribution
Synodus falcatus is recorded to reside in the areas of Eastern Central Pacific and Hawaii.[3]
Size
Synodus falcatus is known to reach the maximum recorded length of about 14.5 centimeters or about 5.7 inches.[3]
References
- "Synodus falcatus". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- "Synodus falcatus Waples and Randall, 1989". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2016). "Synodus falcatus" in FishBase. June 2016 version.
- "Synodus falcatus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- "Synodus falcatus Waples & Randall, 1989". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
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