Oblique-banded Flathead [Onigocia bimaculata]
Description
The Oblique-banded Flathead, scientifically known as Onigocia bimaculata, is a marine species that belongs to the Platycephalidae family. They are predominantly found in the Western Pacific Ocean, specifically in the regions of Japan and the South China Sea. They inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms near coral reefs. This species is recognized by its distinctive oblique bands and two large, dark spots on the upper part of its body. They are predominantly nocturnal hunters, feeding on smaller fishes 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 |
Oblique-banded Flathead
Rogadius
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