Saurida gracilis

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Gracile lizardfish
  • Graziler Eidechsenfisch
  • Poisson-Lézard
  • Pez lagarto grácil
  • Pesce lucertola gracile

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

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 3 and 135 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Hides in the sand.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

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 : 32 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!