Saurida normani

Saurida normani, Shortjaw Lizardfish. Source: FAO 2002.
Saurida normani, Shortjaw Lizardfish.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
SynodontidaeSaurida normaniLongley1935Shortjaw Lizardfish

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

Saurida normani

Unique Characters: 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:

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.

Saurida caribbaea, Smallscale Lizardfish

Saurida caribbaea, Smallscale Lizardfish. Source: FAO 2002
Saurida caribbaea, Smallscale Lizardfish.
Source: FAO 2002

Smallscale Lizardfish, Saurida caribbaea. 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.