Synodus macrocephalus
Synodus macrocephalus is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Indo-West Pacific. A common English name largehead lizardfish.[1]
| Synodus macrocephalus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Synodontidae |
| Genus: | Synodus |
| Species: | S. macrocephalus |
| Binomial name | |
| Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981 | |
Information
S. macrocephalus is known to be found in a marine environment within a demersal range. This species is native to a tropical climate. The average length of an unsexed male is about 7.8 cm (3.1 in).[2] They commonly occupy Indonesia and the Chesterfield Islands.[3]
It is a marine species only recorded to live in salt water.[4] S. macrocephalus is also known to be reef-associated when it comes to its living environment.[5]
References
- "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". Fish Base. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- "Synodus macrocephalus — Overview Largehead Lizardfish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey 1981". Fish Wise. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- Elloran, Christian. "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". bim.aseanbiodiversity. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
Notes
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2012). "Synodus macrocephalus" in FishBase. April 2012 version.
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