Crocodilefish

Cymbacephalus beauforti

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

12 m

Description

Cymbacephalus beauforti is a member of the order Scorpaeniformes, which also includes the scorpionfishes and stonefishes. Other names: Crocodile Flathead, De Beaufort's Flathead or Giant Flathead. Description The Crocodilefish is a medium sized fish which grows up to 50 cm (19.7 in), but the... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Indo-Pacific Papua New Guinea Taiwan Malaysia East Singapore +16 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

grey

blue

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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