Broadband Flathead

Onigocia pedimacula

Broadband Flathead

A small flathead of sand and coral rubble, this fish lies half buried on the bottom between about fifteen and a hundred and ten metres, snapping up prey that strays near. It also turns up along coral and rocky slopes and reaches about eleven centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Onigocia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218144.

FAQ

How deep does the Broadband Flathead live?
The Broadband Flathead (Onigocia pedimacula) is typically found at 15–110 m.
Is the Broadband Flathead dangerous to divers?
The Broadband Flathead is harmless to divers.
How big does the Broadband Flathead get?
The Broadband Flathead grows to about 11 cm.