Synodus variegatus

Scorpion fishes and others

Variegated lizardfish
Riff-Eidechsenfisch
Poisson-lézard bigarré
Lagarto escamoso

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
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 120 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a couple
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

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!