The California lizardfish is a slender, elongated fish found along the Pacific coast. It typically measures around 12-18 inches and weighs up to 2 pounds. With sharp teeth and a mottled brown coloration, it blends into sandy or muddy seabeds. This ambush predator feeds on small fish and invertebrates, often lying motionless before striking swiftly. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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California lizardfish
Corona del Mar State Beach
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Los Angeles Inner Harbor
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Camp Pendleton Boat Basin
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