Spiny flathead
📖 Overview
Spiny flathead (Kumococius rodericensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Platycephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. It occurs at depths between 6 and 75 metres. 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: 11 - 13. Second dorsal fin spine noticeably shorter than third. Pectoral fin with a falcate posterior margin and a whitish central area. Interopercular flap present.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spiny flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spiny flathead is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spiny flathead is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 75 m . Tropical; - 21°S West Pacific: Persian Gulf (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insidiator detrusus | Jordan & Seale | 1905 | Synonym |
| Kumococcius detrusus | Jordan & Seale | 1905 | Synonym |
| Kumococius detrusus | Jordan & Seale | 1905 | Synonym |
| Kumococius rodericiensis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Kumocoius rodericensis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus bengalensis | Rao | 1966 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus rodericensis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus sculptus | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus timoriensis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Suggrundus bengalensis | Rao | 1966 | Synonym |
| Suggrundus rodericensis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Suggrundus rodriconsis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Suggrundus sculptus | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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