Description

Also known as Norman's Lizardfish, Sand Lizardfish.

Found singly, or in pairs, half buried, or resting on mud and sandy bottoms, over current swept areas in off-shore reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and small fish.
Length - 45cm
Depth - 25-550m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

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/2718