Lavender Lizardfish (species: Synodus similis) in Frankland Island Group, QLD (Gaia Guide)
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Synodus similis
Lavender Lizardfish


©J.E. Randall: Lavender Lizardfish (Synodus similis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Aulopiformes
Family Synodontidae
Genus Synodus
Species Synodus similis

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 18 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • From 25 m to 76 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found over soft bottoms of inshore waters. It spends most of its time lurking on sand or rubble near rock outcrops. (Fishbase)

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