Synodus saurus
לְטָנוּן יָם-תִּיכוֹנִי
Size range: max 43 cm (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean) max 40 cm (Fishbase). max 30 cm (Fishes of the Eastern Mediterranean)
Common size: 25-30 cm (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean) 12-20 cm (Fishes of the Eastern Mediterranean)
Depth range: 5-50m (1-400m ) (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean) | usually at ?-20m (Fishbase)
Habitat:
- Hard - rocky, gravel (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean, Fishbase)
- Soft - sand (Fishbase)
Water column position:
- Benthic - Demersal
Schooling characteristics: (TBC)
Colors & patterns:
- Irregular blue or bright white longitudinal lines
- Overall Colour pale sand to brownish, belly paler
- 8 more or less visible dark saddles on back , sometimes prolonged by dark bars on side
Behavior:
- Cryptic - demersal
2. Activity (TBC)
3. Approach:
- Shy, must be approached with great care or it will dart instantly into the sand
4. Unique behavior:
5. Feeding characteristic - piscivore, occasionally on other animals
Native/Exotic:
EM notes: in the EM can be confused with
© Hezy Buba
© Hezy Buba