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Dusky Flathead

Platycephalus fuscus

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Dorso-ventrally flattened heads with a mottled body. Fins were red in colour. These juveniles were about 150mm.

Habitat:

open ocean coast

Notes:

These were spotted beside rock-pools. They were released after the pics were taken !

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PublishedJanuary 17, 2012

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