Synodus falcatus

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Synodus falcatus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Aulopiformes
Family: Synodontidae
Genus: Synodus
Species:
S. falcatus
Binomial name
Synodus falcatus
Synonyms

Synodus janusWaples & Randall, 1989

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

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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]

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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. 1 2 3 4 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.