Flathead Congolli
📖 Overview
Lives deep inside caves or under ledges in semi-exposed habitats in the near shore where light levels are low. Adapted to creeping around the bottom in cramped confines. In captivity, it crawls over the substrate rather than swim. Feeds on shrimps and other small crustaceans in captivity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 25; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 23; Vertebrae: 43. : elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flathead Congolli is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Flathead Congolli is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Flathead Congolli is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 13 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: Tasmania, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
shrimps and other small crustaceans in captivity (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flathead Congolli |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Congoli-de-cabeça-achatada |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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