Thorny Flathead
Rogadius pristiger
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–95 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flathead that presses itself into sand and mud bottoms, it lies camouflaged waiting for prey and is usually swept up by trawlers down to around 80 metres. It reaches about half a metre and takes its name from the spines along its head.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Rogadius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218146.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thorny Flathead live?
- The Thorny Flathead (Rogadius pristiger) is typically found at 15–95 m.
- Is the Thorny Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Thorny Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thorny Flathead get?
- The Thorny Flathead grows to about 50 cm.