Marshall Islands Lizardfish (Synodontidae)

Lizardfish are common in sand or hard reef areas. In sand they often bury themselves until only the top of the head is showing. All are ambush predators, watching for a stray fish to come too close. The various species all have a similar appearance, and we find some species difficult to tell apart. It is possible that some of our identifications are incorrect.


Saurida gracilis


Saurida nebulosa

Synodon binotatus

Synodon dermatogenys

Synodus jaculum

Synodus rubromarmoratus

Synodon variegatus

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