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Synodus macrocephalus
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Aulopiformes
Family:	Synodontidae
Genus:	Synodus
Species:	S. macrocephalus
Binomial name
Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981

Synodus macrocephalus is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Indo-West Pacific. A common English name largehead lizardfish.

Information

S. macrocephalus is known to be found in a marine environment within a demersal range. This species is native to a tropical climate. The average length of an unsexed male is about 7.8 cm (3.1 in). They commonly occupy Indonesia and the Chesterfield Islands.

It is a marine species only recorded to live in salt water. S. macrocephalus is also known to be reef-associated when it comes to its living environment.

References

1. "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
2. "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". Fish Base. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
3. "Synodus macrocephalus — Overview Largehead Lizardfish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
4. "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey 1981". Fish Wise. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
5. Elloran, Christian. "Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981". bim.aseanbiodiversity. Retrieved 13 April 2013.

Notes

• Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Synodus macrocephalus". FishBase. April 2012 version.

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