Longsnout flathead
📖 Overview
Inhabits sand areas adjacent to coral reefs . Seldom noticed for it buries itself in the sand (often partially). Usually in small groups . Feeds on crustaceans, crabs and prawns, also on fishes.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12. Body and head mottled with dark brown and buff; fin rays with dark brown or black spots; dark brown saddle blotch on top of caudal peduncle . Least interorbital width going 3.8-7.2 times in diameter of eye. Base of lower opercular spine concealed by scales. Anterior 1-3, usually 3, lateral line scales bearing a small spine. Iris lappet bearing short branches with bifurcate tips.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longsnout flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 100 m , usually 0 - 20 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S Indian Ocean to Japan and Pacific Ocean islands to as far as the Marquesas.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, crabs and prawns, also on fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longsnout flathead |
| 🇫🇷French | Platycéphale clin d'œil |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kuroshimagochi · クロシマゴチ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cociella chiltonae | Schultz | 1966 | Synonym |
| Inegocia chiltonae | Schultz | 1966 | Synonym |
| Platycephalus chiltonae | Schultz | 1966 | Synonym |
| Thysanophrys chiltoni | Schultz | 1966 | Synonym |
| Thysanophrys cluitouse | Schultz | 1960 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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