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Synodus binotatus
English: Twospot Lizardfish (1)
As recorded: Synodus binotatus Schultz, 1953
Animalia › Chordata › Aulopiformes › Synodontidae
- Collected by
- J.E. Randall, R.L. Bowers, and A.C. BannerA.H. Banner O.R.D.M. Banner →Ralph Bowers →Johnson Randall →
- Date
- July 25, 1968
- Locality
- Johnston Atoll; lagoon reef areas (multiple collecting sites)
- Island
- Johnston Atoll
- Depth
- 6 m
- Record type
- Preserved specimen
Synodus binotatus observed alive
This specimen was collected in 1968. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 86 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-08-30.
2026-08-30
Guam, 66010
(c) Natalie Scott, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-07-10
Moalboal, PH-CB, PH
(c) patrick-louisy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-07-09
Moalboal, PH-CB, PH
(c) patrick-louisy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-07-08
Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, HI, US
(c) josh_demartino, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2026-02-09
Wailea, HI, US
(c) Brianne Rogers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2025-11-23
(c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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Cite this specimen
Synodus binotatus. BPBM 8947. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 38919582. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/8947.
Record sources
- GBIF occurrence 38919582 ↗
- Data license: CC0
- Last harvested October 26, 2026