3.3.10.1 Synodontidae (Lizardfishes)

3.3.10.1 Synodontidae (Lizardfishes)

  • Elongate and cylindrical body with adipose fin.
  • Pointed teeth visible even when mouth is closed.

Eg. Saurida tumbil

Synodontidae (Lizardfishes)

Similar Families

All other families - Lack the combination of an adipose fin, a robust body/lizard-like head with pointed teeth visible even when mouth is closed.

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