Biology:Synodus falcatus

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Synodus falcatus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Aulopiformes
Family: Synodontidae
Genus: Synodus
Species:
S. falcatus
Binomial name
Synodus falcatus
Waples & J. E. Randall, 1989
Synonyms

Synodus janus Waples & Randall, 1989

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

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]

References

  1. "Synodus falcatus". Animal Diversity Web. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Synodus_falcatus/classification/. Retrieved 26 September 2013. 
  2. "Synodus falcatus Waples and Randall, 1989". ITIS Standard Report Page. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=644733. Retrieved 26 September 2013. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2016). "Synodus falcatus" in FishBase. June 2016 version.
  4. "Synodus falcatus". Encyclopedia of Life. http://eol.org/pages/208257/overview. Retrieved 26 September 2013. 
  5. "Synodus falcatus Waples & Randall, 1989". World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=272125. Retrieved 26 September 2013. 

Wikidata ☰ Q2089218 entry