Papillose flathead
📖 Overview
Ranges from muddy substrates in estuaries to deep offshore . Probably associated with aquatic vegetation at shallow depths .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. Row of papillae, often 7-9, on upper surface of eye, middle one elongate. Base of lower opercular spine concealed by scales. Anterior 2-21 lateral line scales bearing a small spine. Iris lappet crenate.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Papillose flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory. Tropical West Pacific: Bombay, India to Singapore, Gulf of Thailand, North Borneo, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Papillose Flathead |
| 🌍CES | zploštělec papilovitý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-crocodilo-papiloso |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurycephalus carbunculus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Euryplatycephalus carbunculus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus bobossok | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus cantori | Bleeker | 1879 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus carbunculus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Suggrundus carbunculus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Thysanophrys carbunculus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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