| Family: |
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to India and Andaman Sea, eastward to southern Japan and Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Ranges from coastal sand flats to deep off-shore (Ref. 48635). Prefers deeper waters (Ref. 30573). Sold fresh or dried salted in markets (Ref. 3520). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 30573. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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