Synodus saurus

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Atlantic lizardfish
  • Atlantischer Eidechsenfisch
  • Groene hagedisvis
  • Poisson-lézard
  • Pez lagarto
  • Pesce lucertola

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 400 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 40 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - Shrimps

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!