Synodus capricornis Cressey & Randall, 1978 Capricorn lizardfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 21 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 88 m | |||
Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: reported from Taiwan (Ref. 58391), Tonga (Ref. 53797) and from Hawaii, Easter Island, and Pitcairn (Ref. 38189). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in sandy areas near reefs (Ref. 38189). Benthic (Ref. 58302). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |