| Family: |
Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), subfamily: Harpadontinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan to the northern South China Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
A pale species with few dark markings and saddle-like spots below dorsal fin bases (Ref. 48635). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy bottoms in shallow water. Utilized for human consumption. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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