Inotted Lizardfish
NameInotted Lizardfish
Scientific NameSynodus foetens
Common NamesInshore Lizardfish, Sand Diver, Atlantic Lizardfish
FamilySynodontidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Groupers, Snappers, Moray Eels
Description
The Inotted Lizardfish, likely a variant of the Inshore Lizardfish (*Synodus foetens*), is a highly camouflaged marine predator that buries itself in sandy or muddy substrates, waiting to ambush unsuspecting prey. It possesses a long, cylindrical body and a large mouth filled with sharp teeth, perfectly adapted for its carnivorous diet.
