Fringe-Eyed Flathead
Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 58 cm
- For divers: safe
A flat headed ambush hunter of shallow rocky coasts, it lies among seaweed beds and mangrove edges, usually in less than five metres of water. It also settles onto open sand, where its mottled body blends into the bottom while it waits for prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Cymbacephalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280464.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fringe-Eyed Flathead live?
- The Fringe-Eyed Flathead (Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Fringe-Eyed Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Fringe-Eyed Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fringe-Eyed Flathead get?
- The Fringe-Eyed Flathead grows to about 58 cm.