Genus

Common name: Lizardfish

Scientific name: Synodus

Synodus is a genus of fish known commonly as lizardfish, named for their lizard-like appearance with elongated bodies and large mouths filled with sharp teeth. They are found in warm seas worldwide and are benthic predators, lying in wait to ambush prey. In the aquarium, they require sandy substrates to mimic their natural habitat and ample space to swim. They are carnivorous and need a diet of meaty foods like shrimp and fish. Due to their predatory nature, they are best kept with larger fish that they cannot eat.

  1. Two-spot Lizardfish, Hawaii, USA
    Common name: Two-spot lizard fish
    Scientific name: Synodus binotatus
  2. A sand Lizardfish resting on rocks Boracay Island Philippines
    Common name: Sand lizardfish
    Scientific name: Synodus dermatogenys
  3. Common name: Doak's lizardfish
    Scientific name: Synodus doaki
  4. Sand Lizardfish, Synodus Indicus.
    Common name: Lizardfish
    Scientific name: Synodus indicus
  5. Synodus intermedius, the sand diver,
    Common name: Lizardfish
    Scientific name: Synodus intermedius
  6. Common name: Lighthouse lizardfish
    Scientific name: Synodus jaculum
  7. Common name: Sauro lizardfish
    Scientific name: Synodus lacertinus
  8. Atlantic lizardfish, Synodus saurus
    Common name: Lizardfish
    Scientific name: Synodus saurus
  9. Reef lizardfish Synodus variegatus
    Common name: Variegated lizardfish
    Scientific name: Synodus variegatus