Description

Also known as Banded Lizardfish, Bluestripe Lizardfish, Greystreak Lizardfish, Sand Lizardfish, Twospot Lizardfish, Variegated Lizardfish.

Found singly, pairs, or in small schools, half buried, or resting, on rubble or sandy bottoms, over lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed on small fish and shrimps.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 0-90m
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.se/summary/Synodus-dermatogenys.html