| Family: |
Platycephalidae (Flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
14.37 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 111 - 325 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific South West: currently known only from the Chesterfield Islands, Coral Sea, and northern Norfolk Ridge, Tasman Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 12-12. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D2 12-–13 (usually 12); A 12; pectoral fin rays 21-25 (mode 23); branched caudal-fin rays 8; anterior scales in the lateral line 2-4 with a spine; single preocular spine, absence of gill rakers on upper arch, ocular and interopercular flaps, and distinct antrorse lachrymal spines (Ref. 80495). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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