Tentacled flathead
📖 Overview
Tentacled flathead (Papilloculiceps longiceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Platycephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 70 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 4, 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; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11. Body mottled with brownish or greenish above, whitish below; caudal fin with 3-4 dark bands, other fins with large dark blotches .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tentacled flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical South Africa and Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papilloculiceps grandidieri | Sauvage | 1873 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus grandidieri | Sauvage | 1873 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus longiceps | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus papilloculus | Fowler | 1935 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus tentaculatus | Rüppell | 1838 | Synonym |
| Rogadius tentaculatus | Rüppell | 1838 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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