The midget flathead is a small, bottom-dwelling fish known for its elongated, flattened body and spiny fins. It typically measures around 6 inches in length and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. Inhabiting sandy or muddy coastal waters, it feeds on small crustaceans and fish. The midget flathead is solitary and well-camouflaged, often burying itself in sediment. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Midget flathead
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