Crocodile Flathead
Cociella crocodilus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Flattened against sand and mud bottoms from the shoreline down to around 300 metres, the crocodile flathead lies in ambush with its broad head and upturned eyes. It grows to about 50 centimetres, and its larvae occasionally drift into the lower reaches of mangroves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Cociella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398453.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crocodile Flathead live?
- The Crocodile Flathead (Cociella crocodilus) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- Is the Crocodile Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Crocodile Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crocodile Flathead get?
- The Crocodile Flathead grows to about 50 cm.