Description
Also known as Crocodilefish.
Found singly or in small schools, over sandy areas, close to coral reefs.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans and fish.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 0-100m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
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/12902
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