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


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