Blue-spotted flathead
📖 Overview
Blue-spotted flathead (Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus), first described by McCulloch, 1922 is a large fish in the family Platycephalidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 45.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 40 to 100 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blue-spotted flathead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue-spotted flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 40 - 100 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: Australia and Lord Howe Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trudis caeruleopunctatus | McCulloch | 1922 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 35 records indexed .
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