Two-spot lizardfish explained

The two-spot lizardfish (Synodus binotatus) is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Information

The two-spot lizardfish is known to be found in a marine environment within a reef-associated area. This species is known to be found broadly in a benthic depth range of 3-. To be more specific, this species is usually found between 1-.

The two-spot lizardfish is native to a tropical climate. The maximum recorded length of the two-spot lizardfish as an unsexed male is about 18cm (07inches). The common length of this species as an unsexed male is about 10cm (00inches). The distribution of this species is known to be found in the areas of Indo-Pacific, Gulf of Aden, East Africa, Hawaiian and Gambier islands, north to the Ogasawara Islands, and south to the Great Barrier Reef.[1] This species is known to occur in coral reefs. It is common to find this species on hard surfaces with their heads down on the slope. They also stay solitary and not within a group. This species can be found in markets sold fresh for food.[2] [3] It is known to be harmless and not serve as any threat to humans.[4]

Common names

The common names for the two-spot lizardfish in different languages include the following:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Synodus binotatus Schultz, 1953 Two-spot lizard fish. Fish Base. 10 June 2013.
  2. Web site: Synodus binotatus - Overview Two-spot Lizard Fish. Encyclopedia of Life. 10 June 2013.
  3. Web site: Twospot Lizardfish. Reef Guide. 10 June 2013.
  4. Web site: Two-spot lizard fish (Synodus binotatus) fish profile. Guppies.ZA. 10 June 2013.
  5. Web site: Two-spot lizard fish. The Website of Everything. 10 June 2013.