Olive-Tailed Flathead
Rogadius asper
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–95 m
- Max size: 20.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The olive tailed flathead lies buried in sand and mud across the continental shelf, from about fifteen down to ninety five metres. Built like all flatheads to ambush from below, it reaches around twenty one centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Rogadius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218150.
FAQ
- How deep does the Olive-Tailed Flathead live?
- The Olive-Tailed Flathead (Rogadius asper) is typically found at 15–95 m.
- Is the Olive-Tailed Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Olive-Tailed Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Olive-Tailed Flathead get?
- The Olive-Tailed Flathead grows to about 20.5 cm.