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Blackmouth splitfin (Synagrops japonicus)
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Blackmouth splitfin (Synagrops japonicus) specimen
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Synagropidae

Blackmouth splitfin

Synagrops japonicus

Six Large Canines Line the Lower Jaw

  • Black
  • Transcontinental
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium

Blackmouth splitfin is a marine fish from Indo-Pacific. It inhabits deep water. The largest recorded length is 35 cm.

Maximum length
35 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Hawaii.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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