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Synodus ulae Schultz, 1953 Red lizard fish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 121 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Japan to Hawaii. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Fine barring on head. Body bands darken towards the tail (Ref. 48635). | |||
| Biology: | Lives in coastal reef flats (Ref. 48635) in sandy or rocky places. A carnivore which feeds on fish (Ref. 9137). Pelagic spawner (Ref. 35298). Benthic (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||