Biology:Capricorn lizardfish
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Synodontidae |
| Genus: | Synodus |
| Species: | S. capricornis
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| Synodus capricornis Cressey & J. E. Randall, 1978
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The Capricorn lizardfish (Synodus capricornis) is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Pacific Ocean.
Information
Synodus capricornis is known from marine environments[2] within a demersal depth range of about 20–88 metres (70–290 ft). This species is native to a subtropical climate. The average length that Synodus capricornis can grow to as an unsexed male is about 21 centimetres (8.27 in). The species is recorded to occupy the areas of Pacific Ocean, Taiwan, Tonga, Hawaii, Easter Island, and Pitcairn.[3] They are considered to be a benthic species. They are found at the sandy areas that surround reefs.[4] Even though this species can be found in various locations, its common and most popular place to populate is in the Pacific Ocean.[5] Synodus capricornus is recorded to be a resilient species that was able to double its population in fifteen months.[6]
Common names
The common names for Synodus capricornis are as follows:
- Hawaiian : 'Ulae
- French : anoli à Capricorn
- English : Capricorn lizardfish
- Spanish : lagarto dos Capricorn
- Mandarin Chinese : 羊角狗母魚 [5]
References
- ↑ Russell, B.; Smith-Vaniz, W.F.; Lawrence, A. (2016). "Synodus capricornis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T67853294A67871645.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/67853294/67871645. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ↑ "Synodus capricornis (Capricorn Lizardfish)". Zipcode Zoo. http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/S/Synodus_capricornis/.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Synodus capricornis" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
- ↑ "Synodus capricornis — Overview Capricorn Lizardfish". Encyclopedia of Life. https://eol.org/pages/46563929.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Capricorn lizardfish". Thewebsiteofeverything.com. http://thewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/fish/Aulopiformes/Synodontidae/Synodus-capricornis.
- ↑ "Capricorn lizardfish (Synodus capricornis) fish profile". Guppies. ZA. http://www.guppies.za.net/capricorn-lizardfish-synodus-capricornis-fish-profile.aspx.
Wikidata ☰ Q2767303 entry
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