Flathead Congolli
Halaphritis platycephala
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–13 m
- Max size: 16.8 cm
- For divers: safe
A small, flat headed fish that creeps rather than swims, it lives deep inside dim sea caves and under ledges close to shore. It clings and crawls over the bottom in cramped spaces, rarely venturing into open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Bovichtidae › Halaphritis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280978.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flathead Congolli live?
- The Flathead Congolli (Halaphritis platycephala) is typically found at 5–13 m.
- Is the Flathead Congolli dangerous to divers?
- The Flathead Congolli is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flathead Congolli get?
- The Flathead Congolli grows to about 16.8 cm.