Black-Banded Flathead
Rogadius patriciae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 14–100 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small flathead that presses itself against sand and rubble near reefs, it lies flat and waits for prey to wander close. Trawlers take it across coastal shelves between fourteen and one hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Rogadius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277259.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Banded Flathead live?
- The Black-Banded Flathead (Rogadius patriciae) is typically found at 14–100 m.
- Is the Black-Banded Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Banded Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Banded Flathead get?
- The Black-Banded Flathead grows to about 27 cm.