Yellowtail Flathead (species: Platycephalus westraliae) in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Platycephalus westraliae
Yellowtail Flathead


©Anne Hoggett: Platycephalus westraliae as found, mostly buried in sand, close to beach at night near Lizard Island Research Station.

©Lyle Vail: Platycephalus westraliae near Lizard Island Research Station at night, showing distinctive yellow/black/white pattern on tail.

©Anne Hoggett: Platycephalus westraliae about 20 cm long, close to beach near Lizard Island Research Station at night.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Platycephalidae
Genus Platycephalus
Species Platycephalus westraliae

Lizard Island area: all known taxa
Lizard Island Field Guide

Colours

                             

Distinguishing features

A sandy coloured flathead with distinctive yellow, black and white streaks on tail.

Size

  • Up to 47 cm (length according to Fishes of Australia website accessed 26 Jan 2020)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


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