Shorthead Lizardfish
NameShorthead Lizardfish
Scientific NameSynodus scituliceps
Common NamesShorthead Lizardfish, Shorthead Grinner
FamilySynodontidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, California, Peru
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Groupers, Snappers, Moray Eels (appropriately sized), Other large, aggressive marine fish
Description
The Shorthead Lizardfish is a slender, bottom-dwelling marine predator known for its large mouth filled with sharp teeth and cryptic coloration. It is an ambush predator, often burying itself in sand or perching on rocks, waiting for unsuspecting prey. This species requires a large, mature saltwater aquarium with plenty of open sand space.
