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Blue-spotted Flathead
Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus
Bar-tailed Flathead
Platycephalus australis
- Max size
- View in app
- Found in
- 5 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellow
- Body shape
- Flat
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Vertical markings
- Family
- Platycephalidae
Similar species
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Marbled Flathead
Platycephalus marmoratus
Northern Sand Flathead
Platycephalus endrachtensis
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Southern Bluespotted Flathead
Platycephalus speculator
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Southern Rock Flathead
Platycephalus laevigatus
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Southern Sand Flathead
Platycephalus bassensis
Questions
Is Bar-tailed Flathead dangerous?
Bar-tailed Flathead has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Bar-tailed Flathead?
Australia NorthAustralia SouthAustralia EastAustralia WestAustralia
