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Platycephalus orbitalis Imamura & Knapp, 2009 Western-Australian flathead |
| Family: | Platycephalidae (Flatheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 33.34 cm (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 144 m | |||
| Distribution: | Easrtern Indian Ocean: Western Australia, | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal soft rays: 13-13. This species is distinguished by the scalloped margin of the interopercle; infraorbitals and preopercle with well developed skinny sensory tubes, mostly covering cheek region, except for anteroventral region; body and head with no distinct large spots and bands dorsally (Ref. 83297). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||