| Family: |
Platycephalidae (Flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
26.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 126 - 248 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean to Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 11-12. This species is distinguished by the following characters: 99-113 anteroventrally slanted oblique scale rows above lateral line; snout length 30.4-34.8% HL, markedly decreasing proportionally with growth; pectoral fin length 14.6-16.5% SL; pelvic fin length 20.9-25.7% SL; nasal bone without tubercles; dorsal surface of head and body pale brown, with small, round brown spots; pelvic fin with small brown spots (Ref. 86254). |
| 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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