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!