Synodus mascarensis Prokofiev 2008

This species has 10-12 spots on the peritoneum; short and blunt snout; relatively long nasal valve; posterior part of cheek scaled; frontal teeth on palate are not enlarged nor separated; adipose fin well developed; pelvic fins have broad distal shoots; no dark, contrasting coloration patterns on body and fins (Ref. 75184).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Analsoft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 52 - 54

Synodus mascarensis is a species of lizardfish family Synodontidae that is found in the highest concentrations in the Mascarene Ridge.