Synodus dermatogenys
Scorpion fishes and others
Sand lizardfish
Sand - Eidechsenfisch
Poisson-lézard de sable
Pez lagarto de arena
Pesce lucertola di sabbia
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 1 and 100 Meters.
- Common species.
- Hides in the sand.
- Endemic species.
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 : 24 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes
- The animal changes colour like a chameleon
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!