| Family: |
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae |
| Max. size: |
13.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 61 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mascarene Ridge to Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 9-11; Vertebrae: 52-54. This species has 10-12 spots on the peritoneum; short and blunt snout; relatively long nasal valve; posterior part of cheek scaled; frontal teeth on palate are not enlarged nor separated; adipose fin well developed; pelvic fins have broad distal shoots; no dark, contrasting coloration patterns on body and fins (Ref. 75184). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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