Large-spined flathead
📖 Overview
Large-spined flathead (Insidiator macracanthus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Preopercular spines 3, upper long, bayonet-like, reaching to or past opercular margin. Anterior 13-33 lateral line scales bearing a small spine or ridge. Iris lappet bilobed in adults, crenate in juveniles. Finger-like interopercular flap present. Total gill rakers on first arch 7-9, usually 8.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Large-spined flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Large-spined flathead is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Large-spined flathead is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range ? - 132 m . Tropical West Pacific: southern India and Sri Lanka to Malaysia, Gulf of Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, the Arafura Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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