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Synodus intermedius
Sand Diver
Common Names
LC (Least Concerned)
IUCN:
Aulopiformes
Order:
Lizardfishes-Synodontidae
Family
Distribution
Caribbean, Florida, Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, north to North Carolina, Bermuda, south to Brazil
Ecology
They prefer clear water and are often found over sandy or rocky bottoms and on corals. Sand Divers eat fish and shrimps.
Description
Attains a length of 4 to 14 inches, occasionally reaching 18 inches. The back displays reddish-brown bars, accompanied by thin yellow or golden and blue stripes. Diamond-shaped markings are present on the sides, and the coloration often allows the fish to blend with its surroundings.
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