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Sand Diver

Synodus intermedius

Classification

Synodus intermedius, the common sand diver, is a species of fish in the lizardfish family, the Synodontidae, a basal ray-finned fish in the class Actinopterygii. Sand divers inhabit subtropical marine ecosystems, (37-17°N), including sandy- bottom areas on continental shelves, coral reefs, estuaries, bays, and reef structures. They are demersal or benthic fish, which means they live on or close to the sea bed.

Distribution

Wes Toller · CC0
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 456France · 356Netherlands · 305United Kingdom · 95Mexico · 69Cuba · 27Brazil · 23Portugal · 1