The Atlantic lizardfish is known to be found in a marine environment within a general demersal depth range of about 400 meters.

The maximum recorded length of the Atlantic lizardfish as an unsexed male is about 40 centimeters or about 15.74 inches.

[3] This species is mainly known to be found in insular waters and on top of sandy or sand-rock bottoms.

[2] The diet of the Atlantic lizardfish mainly includes other species of fish, but it is known to also feed occasionally on other animals.

[1] While it is burrowed in the sand, this species reveals its eyes so that it can watch its prey and pounce when food is available.