Synodus oculeus explained

Synodus oculeus (commonly called the large-eyed lizardfish) is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Western Pacific.

Information

The large-eyed lizardfish can be found in a marine environment within a tropical climate. In the ocean, this species lives in at a demersal depth. The average length of an unsexed male is about 18.3cm (07.2inches). The color is brown and silvery-gray with red splotches on it. The fins of this species are all pale in color.[1]

Large-eyed lizardfish live in saltwater.[2] They are native to the areas of Indonesia and the Chesterfield Islands.[3] This species does not occur in brackish water, freshwater, or reefs, and cannot be kept in an aquarium.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Synodus oculeus Cressey, 1981 Large-eye lizardfish. Fish Base. 13 March 2013.
  2. Web site: Family : Lizardfishes. Zipcode Zoo. 13 March 2013.
  3. Web site: Synodus oculeus. Encyclopedia of Life. 13 March 2013.
  4. Web site: Large-eye lizardfish (Synodus oculeus) fish profile. Guppies. 13 March 2013.