Description
Also known as Blackblotch Lizardfish, Blacktail Lizardfish, Black-tailed Lizardfish, Javelin Lizardfish, Javelinfish, Tail-blotch Lizardfish, Tailspot Lizardfish, Snakefish.
Found singly, pairs, or in small schools, half buried, or resting on rubble and sand bottoms, close to coral heads, over coral reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and small fish.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 2-100m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Lizardfish are experts at camouflage, they lie in wait for their prey lying on top of the sand or buried with just their heads showing. Their jaws have one or more lines of needle-like teeth.
They grab their victims with lightening speed often taking quite large prey. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/7943
2 comments
The fish in the background of Blackblotch Lizardfish is The Speckled Sandperch. http://www.whatsthatfish.com/fish/speckled-sandperch/169
Can anyone tell me what the second fish in the picture is? With generally bland, lighter color and still a significant tail blotch? Thanks!