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: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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