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  1. lizardfish, snakefish, snake-fishnoun

    tropical fishes with large mouths in lizard-like heads; found worldwide

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  1. lizardfishnoun

    Any member of the family Synodontidae of aulopiform fish.

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  1. Lizardfish

    The Synodontidae or lizardfishes are benthic (bottom-dwelling) marine and estuarine bony fishes that belong to the aulopiform fish order, a diverse group of marine ray-finned fish consisting of some 15 extant and several prehistoric families. They are found in tropical and subtropical marine waters throughout the world. Lizardfishes are generally small, although the largest species measures about 60 cm (24 in) in length. They have slender, somewhat cylindrical bodies, and heads that superficially resemble those of lizards. The dorsal fin is located in the middle of the back, and accompanied by a small adipose fin placed closer to the tail. They have mouths full of sharp teeth, even on the tongue.Lizardfishes are benthic animals that live in shallow coastal waters; even the deepest-dwelling species of lizardfish live in waters no more than 400 m (1,300 ft) deep. Some species in the subfamily Harpadontinae live in brackish estuaries. They prefer sandy environments, and typically have body colours that help to camouflage them in such environments.The larvae of lizardfishes are free-swimming. They are distinguished by the presence of black blotches in their guts, clearly visible through their transparent, scaleless skin.

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  1. lizardfish

    Lizardfish are a family (Synodontidae) of marine fish comprising around 60 species, characterized by their elongated, cylindrical bodies, wide, flattened heads, and large mouths full of sharp teeth. They are usually found in tropical or subtropical waters and tend to have sandy or muddy colors that assist them in blending in with the bottom where they dwell. Their diet mainly consists of other smaller fish and invertebrates. The term "lizardfish" is derived from their lizard-like appearance.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lizardfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lizardfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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