Lizardfish
Saurida elongata
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Saltwater
Overview
Lizardfish (Saurida elongata) is a marine fish of the family Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), in the order Aulopiformes. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm. Its recorded depth range is 20–100 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 20-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
20-100m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes & Allies) |
| الفصيلة | Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) |
| الأنواع | Saurida elongata |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Lizardfish get?
Lizardfish can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is Lizardfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Lizardfish belong to?
Lizardfish (Saurida elongata) belongs to the family Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) in the order Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes & Allies).
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