Largescale Saury,
Saurida undosquamis
(Richardson 1848)
Other Names: Brushtooth Lizardfish, Checkered Lizardfish, Large Scale Grinner, Large-scaled Grinner, Large-scaled Saury, Saury
A Largescale Saury, Saurida undosquamis, at Cabbage Tree Island, Port Stephens - depth 9 m. Source: Dave Harasti / http://www.daveharasti.com/. License: All rights reserved
Summary:
There is confusion as to the distribution of this species as many specimens in Australia have been misidentified. Russell and Smith-Vaniz (2016) consider the Largescale Saury to be endemic to northwestern Australia.
Cite this page as: Bray, D.J. 2021, Saurida undosquamis in Fishes of Australia, accessed 03 Apr 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2785
Largescale Saury,
Saurida undosquamis
(Richardson 1848)
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