Dwarf flathead
📖 Overview
Dwarf flathead (Elates ransonnettii), first described by Steindachner, 1876 is a medium-sized fish in the family Platycephalidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 19.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 53 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Rear edge of maxilla ends below anterior nostril, well in front of eye. Preopercular spine single, long, bayonet-like, reaching to or past rear opercular margin, accessory spine lacking. Caudal fin emarginate, upper lobe longest, bearing an elongate filament. Dorsal and anal fin rays usually 13. Lateral line scales often about 94.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 53 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Gulf of Thailand and the Philippines to Papua New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elates ransconnetti | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Elates thompsoni | Jordan & Seale | 1907 | Synonym |
| Elatis ransonnetti | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
| Hyalorhynchus pellucidus | Ogilby | 1910 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus ransonnettii | Steindachner | 1876 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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