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The variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus) is a lizardfish of the family Synodontidae found in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, at depths from 4 to 90 m. It can reach a maximum length of 40 cm.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Variegated Lizardfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Synodus binotatus
- Synodus jaculum
- Synodus lacertinus
- Synodus dermatogenys
- Saurida gracilis
- Synodus intermedius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Aulopiformes
- Family
- Synodontidae
- Genus
- Synodus
- Species
- Synodus variegatus
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