Synodus
similis
McCulloch, 1921
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Family:
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Synodontidae
(Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae
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Order:
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Aulopiformes
(grinners)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Lavender lizardfish |
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Max. size:
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18.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 30464) |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range ? – 76 m
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Climate: |
temperate |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
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Western Pacific: Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897), Australia (Ref. 7300), and New Zealand (Ref. 5755).
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Biology: |
A benthic species found over soft bottoms of inshore waters (Ref. 7300). Spends most of its time lurking on sand or rubble near rock outcrops (Ref. 30464).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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