Synodus
synodus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
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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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Diamond lizardfish |
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Max. size:
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33.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5288) |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range ? – 90 m
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Climate: |
subtropical; 35°N - 35°S |
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Importance:
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fisheries: commercial |
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
http://www.ccfishery.net
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Eastern Atlantic: Madeira, Canary Islands, and St. Helena Island (Ref. 4472); range extending to São Tom?Island (Ref. 34088). Western Atlantic: Florida, USA and southwestern Gulf of Mexico to Uruguay (Ref. 7251), including the Caribbean (Ref. 4472).
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Morphology:
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Anal
soft rays: 8 – 10. 4 prominent reddish bands across back (Ref. 26938).
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Biology: |
Primarily found in shallow inshore waters (Ref. 4964). Rests on hard surfaces rather than on sand (Ref. 9710). Also occurs in reef areas, but ventures into open shelf water as deep as 90 m (Ref. 7251). Caught with several types of artisanal gear. Reportedly good to eat, but not utilized widely (Ref. 4964).
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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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