The Inshore Lizarfish is a species of lizardfish that inhabits the east coast of the Americas. In shape they are elongated and can grow to 16 inches in length. The mouth is large and wide, the upper jaw extending beyond the eyes. The jaw contains many needle-like teeth, as well as on the tongue and roof of the mouth. The snout is pointed. The dorsal body color is often shades of brown to olive, while the ventral color is typically yellow to white. Young fish have darkly mottled sides which will fade as they mature.