Synodus macrocephalus explained

Synodus macrocephalus is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Indo-West Pacific. A common English name largehead lizardfish.[1]

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 7.8cm (03.1inches).[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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981. ITIS Standard Report Page. 13 April 2013.
  2. Web site: Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981. Fish Base. 13 April 2013.
  3. Web site: Synodus macrocephalus - Overview Largehead Lizardfish. Encyclopedia of Life. 13 April 2013.
  4. Web site: Synodus macrocephalus Cressey 1981. Fish Wise. 13 April 2013.
  5. Web site: Elloran. Christian. Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981. bim.aseanbiodiversity. 13 April 2013.