How to Identify Synodontidae
Synodontidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Aulopiformes, class . The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Synodontidae Species
Synodus lacertinus Gilbert, 1890
Synodus lacertinus Gilbert, 1890
Sauro lizardfish (Synodus lacertinus Gilbert, 1890) is a lizardfish species that…
Synodus variegatus (Lacepède, 1803)
Synodus variegatus (Lacepède, 1803)
Synodus variegatus, the variegated lizardfish, is a fish with a rounded body, sp…
Synodus saurus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synodus saurus (Linnaeus, 1758)
The Atlantic lizardfish (Synodus saurus) is a subtropical Atlantic lizardfish th…
Saurida nebulosa Valenciennes, 1850
Saurida nebulosa Valenciennes, 1850
Saurida nebulosa, the clouded lizardfish, is a lizardfish species native to the …
Synodus lucioceps (Ayres, 1855)
Synodus lucioceps (Ayres, 1855)
California lizardfish (Synodus lucioceps) is a brown elongated fish found along …
Synodus foetens (Linnaeus, 1766)
Synodus foetens (Linnaeus, 1766)
Synodus foetens, the inshore lizardfish, is a widespread western Atlantic aulopi…
Synodus binotatus Schultz, 1953
Synodus binotatus Schultz, 1953
The two-spot lizardfish (Synodus binotatus) is a lizardfish species found mainly…
Synodus intermedius (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)
Synodus intermedius (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)
Synodus intermedius, the sand diver, is a marine lizardfish found mostly in the …
Synodus dermatogenys Fowler, 1912
Synodus dermatogenys Fowler, 1912
Synodus dermatogenys, the sand lizardfish, is a tropical reef-associated predato…
Synodus synodus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synodus synodus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synodus synodus, the diamond lizardfish, is a lizardfish species found in tropic…
Saurida gracilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Saurida gracilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
The gracile lizardfish (Saurida gracilis) is a lizardfish species that lives mai…
Synodus jaculum Russell & Cressey, 1979
Synodus jaculum Russell & Cressey, 1979
Synodus jaculum, the lighthouse or blacktail lizardfish, is a lizardfish species…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Synodontidae?
Synodontidae animals belong to the Aulopiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 12 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Synodontidae?
Synodontidae is classified in the order Aulopiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
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