Sand diver

Synodus intermedius

The Sand diver, ''Synodus intermedius'' is a species of lizardfish found around Bermuda and the northern Gulf of Mexico reaching to the Guianas. Size: Length up to 45 cm.
Lizardfish, Turneffe Island Atoll, Belize Belize,CCFS,Calabash Caye Field Station,ERI,Environmental Research Institute,Synodus intermedius,Turneffe,Turneffe Island Atoll

Appearance

Has a large and dark shoulder spot and about 8 dusky bars on the upper part of the body. The dorsal fin is relatively low and falls on top of the last rays when depressed. The tip of chin is without knob. Has 45-52 lateral line scales and 10-13 anal-fin rays.
Sand Diver Sep 14, La Machaca, Bonaire. Caribbean Netherlands,Geotagged,Summer,Synodus intermedius

Habitat

Shallow waters to 320 m. ; less common near the shore

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderAulopiformes
FamilySynodontidae
GenusSynodus
SpeciesS. intermedius
Photographed in
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Belize