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Synodus mascarensis Prokofiev, 2008 |
| Family: | Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 61 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mascarene Ridge to Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 9-11; Vertebrae: 52-54. This species has 10-12 spots on the peritoneum; short and blunt snout; relatively long nasal valve; posterior part of cheek scaled; frontal teeth on palate are not enlarged nor separated; adipose fin well developed; pelvic fins have broad distal shoots; no dark, contrasting coloration patterns on body and fins (Ref. 75184). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||