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!