| Family: |
Platycephalidae (Flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
55 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 160 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: restricted to southern Australia. Often mistaken for Platycephalus richardsoni. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy bays and coastal waters (Ref. 9002). Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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