Synodus macrocephalus
| Synodus macrocephalus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Synodontidae |
| Genus: | Synodus |
| Species: | S. macrocephalus |
| Binomial name | |
| Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981 | |
Synodus macrocephalus is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Indo-West Pacific.
Information
The Synodus macrocephalus is known to be found in a marine environment within a demersal range. This species is native to a tropical climate. The average length of the Synodus macrocephalus as an unsexed male is about 7.8 centimeters or about 3 inches.[1] They commonly occupy Indonesia and the Chesterfield Islands.[2] They are a marine species that is recorded to only live in salt water.[3] The Synodus macrocephalus is also known to be reef-associated when it comes to its living environment. [4] A common English name for the Synodus macrocephalus is the largehead lizardfish. [5]
References
- ↑ "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". Fish Base. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ↑ "Synodus macrocephalus — Overview Largehead Lizardfish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ↑ "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey 1981". Fish Wise. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ↑ Elloran, Christian. "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". bim.aseanbiodiversity. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ↑ "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
Notes
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). "Synodus macrocephalus" in FishBase. April 2012 version.
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