Platycephalus orbitalis Imamura & Knapp, 2009
Western-Australian flathead
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 Family:  Platycephalidae (Flatheads)
 Max. size:  33.34 cm (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 144 m
 Distribution:  Easrtern Indian Ocean: Western Australia,
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal soft rays: 13-13. This species is distinguished by the scalloped margin of the interopercle; infraorbitals and preopercle with well developed skinny sensory tubes, mostly covering cheek region, except for anteroventral region; body and head with no distinct large spots and bands dorsally (Ref. 83297).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 21.12.09
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 29.08.13

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