Welander's Flathead

Rogadius welanderi

Welander's Flathead

A small flathead of sandy lagoon and reef bottoms, this fish rests half buried with only its eyes showing, waiting to snap up passing prey. It grows to about thirteen centimetres and turns up in trawls from deeper water.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277260.

FAQ

How deep does the Welander's Flathead live?
The Welander's Flathead (Rogadius welanderi) is typically found at 6–40 m.
Is the Welander's Flathead dangerous to divers?
The Welander's Flathead is harmless to divers.
How big does the Welander's Flathead get?
The Welander's Flathead grows to about 13 cm.