| Family: |
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Harpadontinae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: the Bahamas, Leeward Islands and the western Caribbean (Ref. 5521). Antilles (Ref. 26938). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Body depth at base of pelvic fin. Scales moderate, pectoral axillary moderate in size (Ref. 39156). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral reef and sandy bottoms (Ref. 5521). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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