Crocodile Flathead [Cymbacephalus beauforti]
Description
The Crocodile Flathead, also known as De Beaufort's Flathead, is a marine species native to the Indo-Pacific region. It is predominantly found in shallow coastal waters and around coral reefs. This species has a long, flattened body and a distinctively shaped head resembling that of a crocodile, hence its common name. Its coloration varies from brown to gray with dark spots or blotches, which aid in camouflage against the seafloor. It is a carnivorous species, feeding primarily 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 |
Crocodile Flathead
Cymbacephalus
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