The Bluestripe Lizardfish has a slender body with distinctive blue stripes running along its sides. It is known for its ambush predation technique, lying in wait for unsuspecting prey.
Habitat
Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms near coral reefs.
Diet
Feeds on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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