Synodus intermedius (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)

Sand diver

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Aulopiformes \| Synodontidae \| Synodontinae
Synonyms	Saurus intermedius, ... more
Common names	Guaripete amarillo, Guavina, Lagarto manchado, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 46.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26340); common length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); max. published weight: 1,000 g (Ref. 5217)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 320 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 37°N - 17°N

Western Atlantic: Bermuda, North Carolina (USA) and northern Gulf of Mexico to Santa Catarina, Brazil (Ref. 57756). Most common lizard fish in the West Indies (Ref. 13442).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Side of body with about 8 cross-bands, widest at lateral line and extending downward; black patch on shoulder girdle (Ref. 13608). Brownish gray on head and upper trunk. Belly is light, black oval spot on shoulder girdle (Ref. 37039).

Found on the sandy bottom around boulders or in sandy corridors in patch reefs (Ref. 5521). Uncommon near the shore.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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