Broadhead Flathead
Sunagocia arenicola
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 37 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flathead of sandy patches around rocks and coral reefs, it half buries itself in the sand and waits, camouflaged, for crabs and prawns to wander close. It also takes the odd fish and works the sandy fringes of the reef down to about 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Sunagocia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712556.
FAQ
- How deep does the Broadhead Flathead live?
- The Broadhead Flathead (Sunagocia arenicola) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Broadhead Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Broadhead Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Broadhead Flathead get?
- The Broadhead Flathead grows to about 37 cm.