| Sand diver | |
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| Sand diver, Synodus intermedius | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Synodontidae |
| Genus: | Synodus |
| Species: | S. intermedius |
| Binomial name | |
| Synodus intermedius (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)[1] |
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| Synonyms | |
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Saurus intermedius Spix & Agassiz, 1829 |
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The Sand diver, or Synodus intermedius is a species of lizardfish found around Bermuda and the northern Gulf of Mexico reaching to the Guianas.
Size: Length up to 45 cm. (18 in.).
Habitat: Shallow waters to 320 m. (1050 ft.); less common near the shore.
Appearance: Has a large and dark shoulder spot and about 8 dusky bars on the upper part of the body. The dorsal fin is relatively low and falls on top of the last rays when depressed. The tip of chin is without knob. Has 45-52 lateral line scales and 10-13 anal-fin rays.