Shorthorn Flathead [Ratabulus]
Description
Ratabulus species, known as shorthorn flatheads, feature a notably short and broad head shape compared to other genera in the Platycephalidae family. These marine fishes are adapted to a life on the sea floor, blending into their surroundings to ambush prey. They are found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting sandy or muddy substrates where they can remain concealed from both predators and prey.
Species
Shorthorn Flathead [Thysanophrys chiltonae]
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Tiger Flathead [Thysanophrys cirronasa]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Flatheads
Platycephalidae
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Statistics
- Species 2