| Family: |
Platycephalidae (Flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
11.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 27 - 39 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 11-11. This species is distinguished by the following characters: lower edge of preopercle as a stout antrorse spine; 2-4 preocular spines, usually with accessory spines on anterior base of largest; 5-6 count of diagonal scales; pelvic fin is blackish and lacks pattern of individual spots (Ref. 93119). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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