Family: |
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae |
Max. size: |
51 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 808.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán, Mexico to Chile (Ref. 9068) and the Galapagos Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A very common species found on soft bottom (Ref. 9348). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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