Spotted Sand Diver
NameSpotted Sand Diver
Scientific NameSynodus foetens
Common NamesSpotted Sand Diver, Inshore Lizardfish
FamilySynodontidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Tangs, Large Angelfish, Hawkfish, Lionfish (larger species), Groupers (larger species), Triggerfish (larger, less aggressive species)
Description
The Spotted Sand Diver is a long, slender, bottom-dwelling marine fish known for its excellent camouflage on sandy substrates. This predatory species ambushes small fish and invertebrates, requiring a deep sand bed for burrowing. It is best kept with larger, robust tankmates that it cannot consume.
