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The Indian lizardfish (Synodus indicus) is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean.
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Environment
Synodus indicus is recorded to be found in a marine environment within a reef-associated depth range of about 20 - 100 meters. This species is native to a tropical climate. They are found in areas of sandy or muddy bottoms of waters that are prone to currents. This species is known to bury itself in the sand.
Size
The maximum recorded length of the Synodus indicus is about 33 centimeters or about 12.99 inches as an unsexed male. The common length of Synodus indicus is about 12 centimeters or about 4.72 inches as an unsexed male.
Commercial
Synodus indicus is sold fresh and it is sold dried and salted in markets. This species is bred in fisheries for human commercial uses.
Distribution
Synodus indicus is recorded to be found in the areas of the Indo-West Pacific, southern Red Sea, East Africa, southern India, and Sri Lanka. There was one specimen that was found in the Philippines. There are also reports that claim this species was found in Indonesia and northwestern Australia.
Threats
Synodus indicus is not a threat to humans.