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Synodus taiwanensis Chen, Ho & Shao, 2007 |
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photo by
Chen, J.-P. |
| Family: | Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Synodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18.5 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwestern Pacific: Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 53-53. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: a large black spot on the edge of the operculum; 8-10 peritoneal spots; pectoral fin not reaching a line from base of pelvic fin to origin of dorsal fin; posterior pelvic process wide; 13 dorsal-fin rays; 12-13 pectoral-fin rays; 9 anal-fin rays; 55-56 pored lateral line scales; 3.5 rows of scales between lateral line and dorsal fin; anterior palatine teeth longer than posterior ones; outer row of teeth posteriorly angled outwardly; nasal flap short and rounded; 23-24 gill rakers; snout relatively short (6.2%-6.5% SL); eyes small, orbital diameter 4.9%-5.4% SL); interorbital relatively narrow (2.7%-3.2% SL) (Ref. 58391). | |||
| Biology: | Collected on sandy substrate (Ref. 58391). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||