Synodus orientalis is a species of lizardfish that lives mainly in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.

This species can reach the average length of about 23.4 cm (9.2 in) as an unsexed male.

[1] Synodus orientalis can be found in a marine environment[2] within a benthopelagic range.

Their depth range is anywhere between 2 and 32 meters.

They are native to a tropical climate in areas of Asia, such as Japan and Taiwan.