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Sand Diver

Synodus intermedius

(Spix & Agassiz, 1829)

Sand Diver

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Summary

Saltwater fish, Lizardfish. They have slender, somewhat cylindrical bodies, and heads that superficially resemble those of lizards.

To be confused with

- Bluestrisped Lizardfish Synodus saurus
(Smaller and with blue tripes).

Characteristics

Size: 10-35 cm, max 55 cm
Colour: Brownish gray with dark spots. It can pale or darken to match the surroundings.
Shape: Elongated.

Habitat environment and ecology

Tropical and subtropical marine waters throughout the world. Often lies on the sandy bottum, it can also buries itsself with only the head sticking out!

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, feb. 2016]

Literature

- DeLoach, N., & Humann, P. (2002). Reef Fish Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas - 3th Edition. New World Publications, Inc.

Categorieën:

Soorten, Vissen

Commentaar

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Grafieken

Diensten

Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

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