Western-Australian flathead
📖 Overview
Western-Australian flathead (Platycephalus orbitalis), first described by Imamura & Knapp, 2009 is a fish in the family Platycephalidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 50 to 144 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 13. This species is distinguished by the scalloped margin of the interopercle; infraorbitals and preopercle with well developed skinny sensory tubes, mostly covering cheek region, except for anteroventral region; body and head with no distinct large spots and bands dorsally .: elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western-Australian flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 144 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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