Greater Lizardfish (species: Saurida tumbil) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Saurida tumbil
Greater Lizardfish


©John E. Randall: Greater Lizardfish (Saurida tumbil)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Aulopiformes
Family Synodontidae
Genus Saurida
Species Saurida tumbil

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 50 cm (Fork Length) - applies to Males
  • Up to 30 cm (Standard Length) - applies to Females

Depth range

  • From 19 m to 35 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Saurida tumbil

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found on muddy bottoms and trawling grounds (FishBase).

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