Crocodile Flathead [Cymbacephalus]

Description

Cymbacephalus, or crocodile flatheads, exhibit a unique, rough-textured appearance that, along with their body shape, resembles a crocodile. These marine fishes are adept at blending into their surroundings on the ocean floor, where they wait to ambush prey. Their distribution includes areas in the Indo-Pacific, particularly around coral reefs and sandy bottoms, highlighting their adaptability to different benthic environments.

Species

Crocodile Flathead [Cymbacephalus beauforti]

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Australian Flathead [Cymbacephalus longiceps]

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Yellowbelly Flathead [Cymbacephalus staigeri]

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Taxonomy