Photo Image Reef lizardfish Synodus variegatus

REEF LIZARDFISH

Synodus variegatus

Usually found laying on sand, rubble or coral. It swims only when disturbed. Lizard fish are ambush predators, perfectly blending to it surrounding by the colour pattern and their motionless behaviour.
Frequency of sightings:
COMMON
Best time of year:
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks:
body length up to 25 cm, 3-20 m depth
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Angels Window, Aw Shucks, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dantes Wall, Goby A Crab, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Jiko Yansi, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Madidir, Magic Crack, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Mawali Wreck, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Jiko, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Pintu Colada, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Pintu Kota Kecil, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Pulau Abadi, Pulau Dua, Pulau Putus, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), Serena West, Slow Poke, Tanjung Kubur, Tanjung kusu-kusu, Tanjung Tebal, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Burrow
Lizard Fish
-	Giant Lizardfish
-	Reef lizardfish