Cymbacephalus bosschei

Platycephalidae
Smalleye Flathead, Banka Flathead, Finespotted Flathead, Small-eyed Flathead, Smalleye Flathead
  • Cymbacephalus bosschei, Photo: Graham Edgar
    Cymbacephalus bosschei, Photo: Graham Edgar
Distribution
Tropical Indo-Pacific
Description
Dark upper and lower margins to the tail. Comparatively shorter head than C. beauforti (Crocodilefish). Partially buries itself in sand where its marking provide exceptional camouflage.
Information
  • Max Size: 45 cm
  • Sea Temperature Range: 22.5-31.1°C
  • Depth: 1-50m
  • Habitat: Coral Reef, Rocky Reef, Soft sediment
Rarity
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Widespread (100% of sites)
    Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Edit by: Joe Shields
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