Orangemouth lizardfish explained

The orangemouth lizardfish (Saurida flamma) is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Eastern Central Pacific.

Information

Saurida flamma is found in marine environments within a reef-associated area.[1] They are found in a benthic depth range of 5–30 meters within a tropical climate. This species is considered not to be a migratory species. The maximum recorded length of S. flamma as an unsexed male is about 30.5 centimeters or about 12 inches. The diet of the Saurida falmma includes small fishes.[2] This species is native to the areas of Eastern Central Pacific, Hawaii, or Polynesia.[3] They are recorded to be bottom-dwellers that have large appetites.[4] This species serves as no threat or harm to humans.[5] This species is not available or recommended to keep in an aquarium or through the use of commerce.[6]

Common names

The common names from different languages of S. flamma include the following:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saurida flamma (Orangemouth lizardfish). Zipcode Zoo. 6 May 2013.
  2. Web site: Saurida flamma Waples, 1982 Orangemouth lizardfish. Fish Base. 6 May 2013.
  3. Web site: Orangemouth Lizardfish. Florent Charpin. 6 May 2013.
  4. Web site: Taxonomy and Identification > Fishes > Lizardfish (Synodontidae). SmugMug, Inc.. 6 May 2013.
  5. Web site: Saurida flamma Waples, 1982 ORANGEMOUTH LIZARDFISH. Discover Life. 6 May 2013.
  6. Web site: Orangemouth lizardfish (Saurida flamma) fish profile. Guppies.ZA. 6 May 2013.
  7. Web site: Orangemouth lizardfish. The Website of Everything. 6 May 2013.