Dwarf Flathead [Elates]

Description

Elates, or dwarf flatheads, are characterized by their relatively small size compared to other genera in the Platycephalidae family. Despite their size, they are efficient predators, utilizing their camouflage to blend into the sandy and muddy bottoms of their habitats. Found in the Indo-Pacific region, they showcase the diverse size range and adaptability of the Flatheads family to various ecological niches.

Species
Black Flathead [Platycephalus arenarius]
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Dusky Flathead [Platycephalus fuscus]
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Bartail Flathead [Platycephalus speculator]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Flatheads
Platycephalidae
Statistics
  • Species 3