Saurida caribbaea

Saurida caribbaea, Smallscale Lizardfish. Source: FAO 2002
Saurida caribbaea, Smallscale Lizardfish.
Source: FAO 2002
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
SynodontidaeSaurida caribbaeaBreder1927Smallscale Lizardfish

All Saurida Species: Pelvic fin rays 9, the inner rays subequal or slightly longer than outer rays

Saurida caribbaea

Unique Characteristics: 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. Scales in lateral line 51-60.

Similar Species:

Saurida normani, Shortjaw Lizardfish

Saurida normani, Shortjaw Lizardfish. Source: FAO 2002.
Saurida normani, Shortjaw Lizardfish.
Source: FAO 2002.

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.

Saurida brasiliensis, Largescale Lizardfish

Saurida brasiliensis, Largescale Lizardfish. Source: FAo 2002.
Saurida brasiliensis, Largescale Lizardfish.
Source: FAO 2002.

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.