Ghost flathead [Cocotropus larvatus]
Description
The Ghost flathead, or Cocotropus larvatus, is a species of marine fish in the family Synanceiidae. It is found in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. The species is benthic and prefers rocky or coral habitats. Its distinguishing features include a large, flattened head and a body that is covered in small, conical tubercles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
|
| Family |
Philichthyids
Philichthyidae
|
| Genus |
Cocotropus
Cocotropus
|