Harris's Flathead
Inegocia harrisii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–64 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
Harris's flathead lies flat and half buried on sand and mud, ambushing prey from the bottom. Trawlers pull it up between about eight and sixty four metres, and the young often turn up inside Darwin Harbour.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Inegocia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281178.
FAQ
- How deep does the Harris's Flathead live?
- The Harris's Flathead (Inegocia harrisii) is typically found at 8–64 m.
- Is the Harris's Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Harris's Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Harris's Flathead get?
- The Harris's Flathead grows to about 24 cm.