Redmarbled lizardfish (species: Synodus rubromarmoratus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Synodus rubromarmoratus
Redmarbled lizardfish


©Lyle Vail: Synodus rubromarmoratus at Pidgin Point, away from base of reef slope, 18 m.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Aulopiformes
Family Synodontidae
Genus Synodus
Species Synodus rubromarmoratus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 8.5 cm (Length according to Allen et al, 2003)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Synodus rubromarmoratus

Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments.

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Russell, B.C. and R.F. Cressey (1979). Three new species of Indo-west Pacific lizardfish (Synodontidae), Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 92(1): 166-175. LIRS catalog number 55.