Synodus orientalis Randall & Pyle, 2008
Asian lizardfish

Family:  Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae
Max. size:  23.36 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 2 - 32 m
Distribution:  Northwestern Pacific: Japan and Taiwan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 53-54
Biology:  FishBase common name coined by authors.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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