| Family: |
Platycephalidae (Flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
70 cm TL (male/unsexed); 94 cm TL (female); max.weight: 4,000.0 g; max. reported age: 20 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 70 - 490 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: endemic to the southern waters of Australia, from Marrawah in northwestern Tasmania to latitude 27°S off Western Australia. This species has been confused with Platycephalus speculator until recently. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs on the continental shelf and upper slope (Ref. 9563). Feeds primarily on fish, crustaceans and squid (Ref. 6390). Probably forms aggregations by sex (Ref. 27192). Sold as fresh, chilled, or frozen fillets in the domestic market. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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