Jul 3, 2017
Southern Sand Flathead
Platycephalus bassensis
Platycephalus translates into flathead, while bassensis means coming from the basin or floor.
Family: Platycephalidae (Flatheads)
Fun Fact: “They are active foragers and ambush predators. They are also occasional scavengers.” (FishBase)
Habitat: They are endemic to bays and shallow coasts of southern Australia.
Ecosystem Role: They help control populations of fish and crustacean, and they provide food for larger fish and aquatic birds.
Conservation Status: Not Evaluated