Yellowtail Flathead
Platycephalus westraliae
Also known as: Bartail Flathead, Bar-tailed Flathead, Estuary Flathead, Flagtail Flathead, Flag-tailed Flathead, Sand Flathead, Western Australia Flathead, Western Estuary Flathead, Yellow-tailed Flathead
- Bartail Flathead
- Bar-tailed Flathead
- Estuary Flathead
- Flagtail Flathead
- Flag-tailed Flathead
- Sand Flathead
- Western Australia Flathead
- Western Estuary Flathead
- Yellow-tailed Flathead
Overview
Found singly, lying on mud and sand bottoms, of estuaries and coastal reefs. Mainly nocturnal.
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Country only · 5
Found singly, lying on mud and sand bottoms, of estuaries and coastal reefs.
Adult photos 5
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