Bartail Flathead [Platycephalus]

Description

Platycephalus is a genus of marine fish known commonly as bartail flatheads. These fishes are characterized by a flattened head and body, aiding in their camouflaged existence on sandy or muddy sea floors. They are predatory, lying in wait for prey to come close before striking. Their distribution includes the Indo-Pacific region, where they inhabit coastal bottoms and estuaries, making some species important targets for local fisheries.

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