Shortfin Lizardfish
NameShortfin Lizardfish
Scientific NameSaurida argentea
Common NamesShortfin Lizardfish, Silver Lizardfish
FamilySynodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)15.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust, fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed, Other large predatory fish (with caution), Best kept alone
Description
The Shortfin Lizardfish is an elongated, bottom-dwelling marine predator characterized by its silvery body and lizard-like head. It is an ambush hunter, often burying itself in sand or mud to surprise smaller fish and crustaceans. Due to its predatory nature and potential adult size, it is not a common aquarium species and requires a very large, species-specific setup.
