Saltwater
Lessepsian Lizardfish
Saurida lessepsianus
Hebrew name: מקרוני
- Peak season
- Spring through autumn
- Length range
- 15–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–1.2 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–50 m
Habitat
Sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters. Lessepsian invader extremely common on Israeli sandy shores.
Behavior
Sit-and-wait ambush predator that buries in sand and lunges at passing baitfish with sharp teeth.
Best techniques
- Small jigs over sand
- Light bottom rig with small live bait
- Soft plastic minnows on jig heads
- Drift baits along sandy edges
