Is the Papillose Flathead dangerous to divers?

The Papillose Flathead is harmless to divers.

How big does the Papillose Flathead get?

The Papillose Flathead grows to about 40 cm.

Papillose Flathead

Sunagocia carbunculus

Group: Other
Max size: 40 cm
For divers: safe
IUCN status: LC

A flattened bottom dweller with eyes set on top of its head, the papillose flathead lies on mud and sand from estuaries out to deeper offshore ground. In shallow water it tends to stay near aquatic plants.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Sunagocia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712557.

FAQ

Is the Papillose Flathead dangerous to divers?: The Papillose Flathead is harmless to divers.
How big does the Papillose Flathead get?: The Papillose Flathead grows to about 40 cm.