Jul 13
Platycephalus fuscus
Dusky Flathead
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Status: No IUCN evaluation
Distribution: Endemic to Australia, mainly the eastern coast.
seen from Russia
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seen from Croatia
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seen from United States
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Platycephalus fuscus
Dusky Flathead
Image source
Status: No IUCN evaluation
Distribution: Endemic to Australia, mainly the eastern coast.
If you haven’t done a fact for this fish before would you consider the Dusky Flathead?
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Daily fish fact #735
Dusky flathead!
It is the biggest of the flatheads, reaching a maximum size of about 120 cm (4 feet). They’re endemic to the eastern coast of Australia in estuaries and bays, but can also swim up these estuaries into freshwater on occasion! They’re ambush predators, hiding in sand, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Flathead for this year’s The Sea Unseen Zine Vol. 2!
Fishing For Dusky Flathead.
Fishing For Dusky Flathead.
Fishing For Dusky Flathead. Dusky Flathead fishing in South East Queensland can be indulged in pretty much all year round, though breeding season is Spring, during this time the big breeders 75cm + are always to be released if caught. Flathead are a very good table fish and great fun to chase for all age groups as they are found in water from very shallow to deep channels. Chasing Dusky Flathead…
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Why Mulloway fishermen should care about freshwater inflows.
Why Mulloway fishermen should care about freshwater inflows.
Its not just freshwater fish that need freshwater I’ve written before about how important great habitat is if we want great fisheries. I strongly believe that as fishers, being custodians for the environments we spend so much time enjoying is vital. One area that is sometimes overlooked is the importance of freshwater inflows for the health and vitality of our estuary fisheries. This is…
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Mythical monsters; dusky flathead over a metre
Mythical monsters; dusky flathead over a metre
Metre long flathead. Alongside catching a Mulloway, they are the holy grail, the pinnacle of sports fishing on light gear in our estuaries. They might not be as difficult to tempt as bream in sparkling clear water, but nothing else can compare with the sheer size and prehistoric features, especially the enormous head and mouth, of a big crocodile. After many years (and counting) in this fishing…
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