Brownmargin Flathead
Cociella hutchinsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 39–108 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A flathead of the Australian continental shelf, it lies half buried on the bottom between about 40 and 110 metres with its flattened head and upturned eyes watching for passing prey. It grows to around 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Cociella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277972.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brownmargin Flathead live?
- The Brownmargin Flathead (Cociella hutchinsi) is typically found at 39–108 m.
- Is the Brownmargin Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Brownmargin Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brownmargin Flathead get?
- The Brownmargin Flathead grows to about 30 cm.