-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Chordates (Phylum Chordata)

-Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)

-Ray-finned Fishes (Class Actinopterygii)

-Grinners, Lizardfishes, and Allies (Order Aulopiformes)

-Lizardfishes (Family Synodontidae)

-Subfamily Synodontinae

-Genus Synodus

-Sauro Lizardfish (Synodus lacertinus)

Also known as the Calico Lizardfish. The Sauro Lizardfish is found in the Eastern Pacific region growing up to 20cm in length. Solitary. Perches motionless on pectoral fins in a wide range of habitats. Commonly occurs on sandy bottoms or sand patches around rocky reefs and boulder and gravel strewn slopes.