Synodus falcatus
| Synodus falcatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Synodontidae |
| Genus: | Synodus |
| Species: | S. falcatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Synodus falcatus Waples & J. E. Randall, 1988 | |
Synodus falcatus is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Eastern Central Pacific Ocean.
Environment
The Synodus falcatus is native to a subtropical climate. They are commonly found in a benthic depth range of about 65 - 115 meters.[1][2][3]
Identification
The Synodus falcatus is identified by its rose color or an orangish brown color. [1]
Distribution
The Synodus falcatus is recorded to reside in the areas of Eastern Central Pacific and Hawaii.[1]
Size
The Synodus falcatus is known to reach the maximum recorded length of about 14.5 centimeters or about 5.7 inches.[1]
Classification
The taxonomic classification of the Synodus falcatus is as follows:
- Kingdom : Animalia
- Phylum : Chordata
- Subphylum : Vertebrata
- Superclass : Gnathostomata
- Euteleostomi : bony vertebrates
- Class : Actinopterygii
- Order : Aulopiformes
- Family : Synodontidae
- Genus : SynodusSynodu
- Species : Synodus falcatus[4] [5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Synodus falcatus Waples & Randall, 1989". Fish Base. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ↑ "Synodus falcatus". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ↑ "Synodus falcatus Waples & Randall, 1989". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ↑ "Synodus falcatus". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ↑ "Synodus falcatus Waples and Randall, 1989". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
Notes
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). "Synodus falcatus" in FishBase. April 2012 version.
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