Blue-spotted Flathead [Hoplolatilus marcosi]
Description
The Blue-spotted Flathead, Hoplolatilus marcosi, is characterized by its blue spots on a yellowish body. It is found in the deep waters of the Western Pacific, often near coral reefs. This species is known for its solitary behavior and is primarily carnivorous, feeding on small fish and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Flatheads
Platycephalidae
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| Genus |
Deepwater Flathead
Papilloculiceps
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