Synodus falcatus

Synodus falcatus is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the eastern central Pacific Ocean.[1][2]

Synodus falcatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Aulopiformes
Family:
Synodontidae
Genus:
Synodus
Species:
S. falcatus
Binomial name
Synodus falcatus
Waples & J. E. Randall, 1989
Synonyms

Synodus janus Waples & Randall, 1989

Environment

Synodus falcatus is native to a subtropical climate. They are commonly found in a benthic depth range of about 65 – 115 meters.[3][4][5]

Identification

Synodus falcatus is identified by its rose color or an orangish-brown color.[3]

Distribution

Synodus falcatus is recorded to reside in the areas of Eastern Central Pacific and Hawaii.[3]

Size

Synodus falcatus is known to reach the maximum recorded length of about 14.5 centimeters or about 5.7 inches.[3]

References
  1. "Synodus falcatus". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  2. "Synodus falcatus Waples and Randall, 1989". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  3. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2016). "Synodus falcatus" in FishBase. June 2016 version.
  4. "Synodus falcatus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  5. "Synodus falcatus Waples & Randall, 1989". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 26 September 2013.


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