| Family: |
Platycephalidae (Flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
52.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); 65.5 cm TL (female); max. reported age: 20 years |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to the southern coast of Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-12 |
| Biology: |
Found in inshore areas (Ref. 7300). Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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