Fishing for Bar-tailed flathead

Platycephalus endrachtensis
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The Bar-tailed flathead is a demersal fish known for its elongated body and distinctive bar-like markings on its tail. It inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal waters and estuaries. Typically reaching up to 24 inches and weighing around 5 pounds, it preys on small fish and crustaceans. The species is solitary and ambushes its prey. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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