Sanddiver

from Bonaire

Synodus intermedius

Identifiers: Reddish brown bars across back. Can pale or darken quickly. Diamond shapes on sides. Similar to Bluestriped Lizardfish.

Habitat: Sandy beds and reefs. Western Atlantic from North Carolina to Brazil.

Average Lifespan: –

Size: Up to 16 inches (40 cm)

Weight: Up to 2.2 lbs (1 kg )

Food: Ambush predator eats fish

Interesting facts: Also known as the Filamented Sand Dragon

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Possible viewing webcams in the Western Atlantic.