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Yellowtail Flathead,Swimming

Reference

IB1449

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Flatheads - PLATYCEPHALIDAE

Common Name

Yellowtail Flathead,Swimming

Scientific Name

Platycephalus westraliae

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Flatheads are ambush predators. They often lie partially buried in sand or mud, well camouflaged with mottled and spotted colouring. They are popular targets for anglers and commercial fishers alike, and are excellent food fishes.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia

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