Synodus orientalis is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
| Synodus orientalis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Synodontidae |
| Genus: | Synodus |
| Species: | S. orientalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Synodus orientalis J. E. Randall & Pyle, 2008
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Description
editThis species can reach the average length of about 23.4 cm (9.2 in) as an unsexed male.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editSynodus orientalis can be found in a marine environment[2] within a benthopelagic range. Their depth range is anywhere between 2 and 32 meters. They are native to a tropical climate in areas of Asia, such as Japan and Taiwan.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Synodus orientalis Randall & Pyle, 2008". Fish Base. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ "WoRMS taxon details Synodus orientalis Randall & Pyle, 2008". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ "Synodus orientalis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
Notes
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Wikispecies has information related to Synodus orientalis.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Synodus orientalis". FishBase. April 2012 version.
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