| Platycephalidae (Flatheads) |
| 70 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m, non-migratory |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, including the Gulf of Aqaba to South Africa and Madagascar. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Body mottled with brownish or greenish above, whitish below; caudal fin with 3-4 dark bands, other fins with large dark blotches (Ref. 4315). |
| Found in the vicinity of coral reefs on sand or rubble bottoms. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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