Rock flathead
📖 Overview
Rock flathead (Platycephalus laevigatus) 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 50 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Rock flathead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rock flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rock flathead is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 31°S - 40°S West Pacific: endemic to southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Flathead · Grass Flathead · King Flathead · Marbled-bellied Flathead · Port Albert Flathead · Rock Flathead · Smooth Flathead · Southern Rock Flathead · grassy flathead |
| 🌍CES | zploštělec hladký |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-crocodilo-rei |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez Cocodrilo del Puerto de Albert |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platycephalus proximus | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .
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