Wanieso lizardfish
species of fish

The Wanieso lizardfish (Saurida wanieso) or Wanieso saury, is a species of lizardfish that lives in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Wanieso lizardfish can be found in a marine environment within a demersal depth range. This species is native to a tropical climate. The maximum recorded length of this species as an unsexed male is about 65 centimeters or about 2.13 feet. This species has been recorded to weigh about 3.6 kilograms or about 7.937 pounds. The Wanieso lizardfish can be found on sandy bottoms within shallow water. This type of fish is used for diet for humans. People tend to use this fish for fish cakes and fish balls. The Wanieso lizardfish serves as no threat to humans and they are harmless. Humans use this species for fisheries and minor commercial uses.
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