Synodus similis
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Synodus similis, adult, Montague Is, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Synodus similis, Jervis Bay, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Similar Species
Distribution
Temperate Australasia, Tropical Indo-Pacific
Description
White to light brown with vague brown bands on body which become more distinct on sides to form a series of orange-ish blotches, and a light blue streak along side above row of blotches. Similar body markings to S. dermatogenys (Clearfin Lizardfish), but with dark 'ear spot' (or patches) on upper rear corner of operculum.
Information
Max Size: 18 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 17.7-22.9°C
Depth: 1-76m
Habitat Generalization Index: N/A
Also referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), while those over 25 may be found on most hard substrates within their range (generalists). Learn more here.
Conservation and Rarity
IUCN Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Infrequent (1.1% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Solitary (1 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: RD Stuart-Smith, GJ Edgar, AJ Green, IV Shaw. 2015. Tropical Marine Fishes of Australia. Reed New Holland