Description

Also known as Black Flathead, Dusky, Estuary Flathead, Flattie, Frog, Lizard, Mud Flathead, River Flathead.

Found singly, or in loose schools, lying on gravel, mud, sand, silt, and seagrass bottoms, of estuaries, coastal and rocky reefs, often entering freshwater areas.
They feed on fish, benthic invertebrates and sand dwelling squid.
Juveniles found in coastal bays.
Length - 120cm
Depth - 0-30m
Western Pacific - Australia, Philippines

Flatheads are closely related to Scorpionfish.
Their eyes are covered by a tasselled curtain which helps to disguise them from predators. The tassels expand and contract with intensity of light. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Platycephalus-fuscus.html