Small-Eyed Flathead
Cymbacephalus bosschei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flattened ambush hunter, this flathead presses itself into sand on shallow coastal flats and reef edges down to about 50 metres, waiting for prey to pass. It reaches about 45 centimetres and is usually taken by spearfishing.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Cymbacephalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280463.
FAQ
- How deep does the Small-Eyed Flathead live?
- The Small-Eyed Flathead (Cymbacephalus bosschei) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Small-Eyed Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Small-Eyed Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Small-Eyed Flathead get?
- The Small-Eyed Flathead grows to about 45 cm.