Description

Also known as Short-finned Lizardfish, Short-finned Saury, Short-pectoral Fin Lizardfish, Synodontid Lizardfish.

Found over muddy bottoms, of the continental shelf.
They feed on small fish and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 38cm
Depth - 20-260m
Widespread Indo-West 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/Saurida-micropectoralis