The orangemouth lizardfish (Saurida flamma) is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Eastern Central Pacific.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Synodontidae |
| Genus: | Saurida |
| Species: | S. flamma
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| Binomial name | |
| Saurida flamma Maples, 1982
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Information
editSaurida flamma is found in marine environments within a reef-associated area.[2] They are found in a benthic depth range of 5–30 meters within a tropical climate. This species is considered not to be a migratory species. The maximum recorded length of S. flamma as an unsexed male is about 30.5 centimeters or about 12 inches. The diet of the Saurida falmma includes small fishes.[3] This species is native to the areas of Eastern Central Pacific, Hawaii, or Polynesia.[4] They are recorded to be bottom-dwellers that have large appetites.[5] This species serves as no threat or harm to humans.[6] This species is not available or recommended to keep in an aquarium or through the use of commerce.[7]
Common names
editThe common names from different languages of S. flamma include the following:
- Hawaiian : 'Ulae
- English : Orangemouth lizardfish, orangemouth saury, redmouth lizardfish
- Mandarin Chinese : 焰蛇鲻 [8]
References
edit- ^ Russell, B.; Smith-Vaniz, W.F. (2016). "Saurida flamma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T67851665A67871625. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T67851665A67871625.en. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Saurida flamma (Orangemouth lizardfish)". Zipcode Zoo. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Saurida flamma Waples, 1982 Orangemouth lizardfish". Fish Base. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Orangemouth Lizardfish". Florent Charpin. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Taxonomy and Identification > Fishes > Lizardfish (Synodontidae)". SmugMug, Inc. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Saurida flamma Waples, 1982 ORANGEMOUTH LIZARDFISH". Discover Life. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Orangemouth lizardfish (Saurida flamma) fish profile". Guppies.ZA. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Orangemouth lizardfish". The Website of Everything. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
Notes
edit- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Saurida flamma". FishBase. April 2012 version.
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