Orangemouth lizardfish

The orangemouth lizardfish (Saurida flamma) is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Eastern Central Pacific.

Orangemouth lizardfish
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Aulopiformes
Family:
Synodontidae
Genus:
Saurida
Species:
S. flamma
Binomial name
Saurida flamma
Maples, 1982

Information

Saurida flamma is found in marine environments within a reef-associated area.[1] They are found in a benthic depth range of 5–30 meters within a tropical climate. This species is considered not to be a migratory species. The maximum recorded length of S. flamma as an unsexed male is about 30.5 centimeters or about 12 inches. The diet of the Saurida falmma includes small fishes.[2] This species is native to the areas of Eastern Central Pacific, Hawaii, or Polynesia.[3] They are recorded to be bottom-dwellers that have large appetites.[4] This species serves as no threat or harm to humans.[5] This species is not available or recommended to keep in an aquarium or through the use of commerce.[6]

Common names

The common names from different languages of S. flamma include the following:

  • Hawaiian : 'Ulae
  • English : Orangemouth lizardfish, orangemouth saury, redmouth lizardfish
  • Mandarin Chinese : 焰蛇鲻 [7]

References
  1. "Saurida flamma (Orangemouth lizardfish)". Zipcode Zoo. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  2. "Saurida flamma Waples, 1982 Orangemouth lizardfish". Fish Base. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  3. "Orangemouth Lizardfish". Florent Charpin. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  4. "Taxonomy and Identification > Fishes > Lizardfish (Synodontidae)". SmugMug, Inc. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  5. "Saurida flamma Waples, 1982 ORANGEMOUTH LIZARDFISH". Discover Life. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  6. "Orangemouth lizardfish (Saurida flamma) fish profile". Guppies.ZA. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  7. "Orangemouth lizardfish". The Website of Everything. Retrieved 6 May 2013.

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