Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
Synodontidae | Saurida normani | Longley | 1935 | Shortjaw Lizardfish |
Saurida normani
Unique Characters: Shortjaw Lizardfish Saurida normani. Pelvic fin rays 9, the inner rays subequal or slightly longer than outer rays. Lower jaw shorter than upper jaw, not visible from above when mouth is closed.
Similar Species: Largescale Lizardfish Saurida brasiliensis. Pelvic fin rays 9, the inner rays subequal or slightly longer than outer rays. Lower jaw longer than upper jaw, distinctly visible from above when mouth is closed.
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