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Variegated Lizardfish
Synodus variegatus
- Worldwide
- 3,132 observations
- Group
- Fish
About
The variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus) is a lizardfish of the family Synodontidae found in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, at depths from 4 to 90 m. It can reach a maximum length of 40 cm.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- May 24, 2026Cairns - Pt B, AU-QL, AUObserver: azrisaparwanView observation from May 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 20, 2025Cairns - Pt B, AU-QL, AUObserver: TimView observation from Aug 20, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jun 6, 2025Fitzroy Island, QLD, AUObserver: James OswaldView observation from Jun 6, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Dec 15, 2021Fitzroy Island QLD, AustraliaObserver: azrisaparwanView observation from Dec 15, 2021 on iNaturalist
- Sep 27, 2014Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: botanygirlView observation from Sep 27, 2014 on iNaturalist