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!