Fringe-eyed Flathead (species: Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus) in Frankland Island Group, QLD (Gaia Guide)
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Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus
Fringe-eyed Flathead


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©Sue Churchill: Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus at Fitzroy Island near Cairns.

©Sue Churchill: Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus at Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Platycephalidae
Genus Cymbacephalus
Species Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus

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Distinguishing features

A well-camouflaged fish with a large flat head; iris with distinctive branched lappets; fins mottled or spotted.

Size

  • Up to 58 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 20 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits shallow rocky coastal areas frequently associated with seaweed beds and mangroves, most commonly at depths of less than 5 metres. Also found on sand bottoms. (Fishbase)

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References

  • Allen and M.V. Erdmann, G.R. (2012). Reef fishes of the East Indies. Volumes I-III in: Reef fishes of the East Indies. Tropical Reef Research, Perth, Australia. LIRS catalog number 90162.