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Inshore Lizardfish

Synodus foetens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Aulopiformes ›Family: Synodontidae ›Genus: Synodus

About

The inshore lizardfish (Synodus foetens) is a member of the family Synodontidae (Russell et al. 2015). The body of this species is elongated, similar to a cigar-shape (Harry 2016). The inshore lizardfish has a maximum length recorded of about 50 cm but generally we see them at about 40 cm long. Their lifespan can be up to nine years (Russell et al. 2015). The maximum weight has been seen as 900 grams (Russell et al. 2015). Females are...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Inshore Lizardfish?
The scientific name of Inshore Lizardfish is Synodus foetens.
What kingdom does Inshore Lizardfish belong to?
Inshore Lizardfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Inshore Lizardfish belong to?
Inshore Lizardfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Inshore Lizardfish belong to?
Inshore Lizardfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Inshore Lizardfish belong to?
Inshore Lizardfish belongs to the order Aulopiformes.
What family does Inshore Lizardfish belong to?
Inshore Lizardfish belongs to the family Synodontidae.
What genus does Inshore Lizardfish belong to?
Inshore Lizardfish belongs to the genus Synodus.