Red Lizardfish

The diamond lizardfish (Synodus synodus) is a species of lizardfish that lives in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Red 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 lacertinus
• Synodus dermatogenys
• Synodus binotatus
• Saurida gracilis
• Synodus jaculum
• Synodus intermedius

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Aulopiformes

Family

Synodontidae

Genus

Synodus

Species

Synodus synodus

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