Fishing for California lizardfish

Synodus lucioceps

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

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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