The tiger flathead is a demersal fish known for its elongated body and distinctive mottled coloration. It inhabits sandy and muddy seabeds along the continental shelf. Typically reaching up to 20 inches and weighing around 4 pounds, it preys on small fish and invertebrates. The species exhibits solitary behavior, often camouflaging itself against the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Tiger flathead
Eurobodalla Shire coastal waters
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Tiger flathead
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Tiger flathead
Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)
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Tiger flathead
Shire of Colac Otway Coast
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Tiger flathead
Shire of Colac Otway Coast
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