Somali flathead
📖 Overview
Somali flathead (Thysanophrys rarita), first described by Knapp, 2013 is a small fish in the family Platycephalidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 12.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 6 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 11; Vertebrae: 27. This species is tentatively placed under Thysanophrys. It is distinguished by having the following characters: 6 preocular spines; 11 dorsal- and anal-fin rays; suborbital ridge with about 25 small spines; about 5 small preorbital spines; diagonal scale count, 10 rows; anterior 14 lateral-line scales with small spines; iris lappet with crenate edge .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Somali flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 6 m . Tropical Indian Ocean, Somalia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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