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Synodus variegatus in Indonesia
Variegated lizardfish

Synodus variegatus (Lacepède, 1803)
Family:	Synodontidae (Lizardfishes) , subfamily: Synodontinae	picture (Syvar_u5.jpg) by van der Werff, M.
Order:	Aulopiformes (grinners)
Class:	Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
FishBase name:	Variegated lizardfish
Max. size:	40.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 637)
Environment:	reef-associated ; depth range 3 - 121 m
Climate:	tropical; 30°N - 45°S
Global Importance:	fisheries: commercial
Resilience:	High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.4)
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian, Line, Marquesan, and Ducie islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Lord Howe, Kermadec and Rapa islands. Reported from New Zealand (Ref. 5755).
Diagnosis:	Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-10. Adults variable from grey to red (Ref. 48635). On some individuals, the hourglass- or saddle-shaped markings along its side may be obliterated by an almost solid dark red band (Ref. 1602). Large individuals are often thick-bodied, giving a hump-backed appearance (Ref. 1602).
Biology:	Inhabits deep lagoon and seaward reefs to depths over 40 m (Ref. 9710); sometimes found on sandy bottoms concealing itself in the sand. Prefers to rest on hard surfaces and frequently occurs in pairs (Ref. 37816). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on small fishes by seizing these from passing schools. Caught with various types of artisanal gear; sold fresh or dried salted in markets. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874
Threatened:	Not Evaluated, see IUCN Red List , (Ref. 36508)
Dangerous:	harmless
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Main Ref:	Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Indonesia country information
Common names:	Totate, Variegated lizardfish	Ref: Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka, 2001
Status:	native	Ref: Kunzmann, A., J.E. Randall and I. Suprihanto, 1998
Salinity:	marine
Importance:	minor commercial	Ref:
Uses:	no uses
Comments:	From Bali Strait to Timor Sea (Ref. 5978, 48635); also Mentawai Islands (Ref. 27157), Raja Ampat Islands, Pulau Seribu, Sangalakki Island, Togean and Banggai Islands and Pulau Weh; with an Indonesian distribution from Papua to Sumatra (Ref. 47567). Museum: NTM S.10748-016 (TGT3036); NTM S.10758-001 (TGT1877) (as Synodus englemani).
Country Information:	www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/id.html
Occurrences:	Occurrences Point map
Main Ref:	Gloerfelt-Tarp, T. and P.J. Kailola, 1984
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