Lizard fish
Homaloptera orthogoniata
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="lizard-fish"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/lizard-fish/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/lizard-fish/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/lizard-fish/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="lizard-fish"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Max Length
13.0 cm
Family
Overview
Lizard fish (Homaloptera orthogoniata) is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae, in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 13 cm.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 13.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Order | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Family | Balitoridae |
| Species | Homaloptera orthogoniata |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Lizard fish get?
Lizard fish can grow up to 13.0 cm long.
What family does Lizard fish belong to?
Lizard fish (Homaloptera orthogoniata) belongs to the family Balitoridae in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Balitoridae family
Anamalai loach
Ghatsa montana
NE
Freshwater
Balitora annamitica
Balitora annamitica
NE
Freshwater
Balitora chipkali
Balitora chipkali
NE
Freshwater
Balitora eddsi
Balitora eddsi
NE
Freshwater
Balitora elongata
Balitora elongata
NE
Freshwater
Balitora haithanhi
Balitora haithanhi
NE
Freshwater
Balitora lancangjiangensis
Balitora lancangjiangensis
NE
Freshwater
Balitora longibarbata
Balitora longibarbata
NE
Freshwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias