Thysanophrys cirronasus (Richardson, 1848)
Tasselsnout flathead
Thysanophrys cirronasus
photo by Smith, B.

Family:  Platycephalidae (Flatheads)
Max. size:  38 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in inshore waters and reef areas (Ref. 7300).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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