Biology:Platycephalus speculator
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| Platycephalus speculator | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Platycephalidae |
| Genus: | Platycephalus |
| Species: | P. speculator
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| Binomial name | |
| Platycephalus speculator Klunzinger, 1872
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Platycephalus speculator, the southern bluespotted flathead, southern flathead or yank flathead, is a common species of flathead found around the southern coast and offshore islands of Australia growing to 90 cm[1] and inhabiting a depth of from 0 to 30 metres. [2]
It is a large brown or grey fish, growing to at least 90 centimetres (35 in) and 8 kilograms (18 lb).[3] It has a paler bottom and small scattered blue spots, and 3-5 large round dark spots on its tail.
References
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Platycephalus speculator" in FishBase. November 2014 version.
- ↑ C., Neville (1980). Australian Sea Fishes South of the 30°S. Sydney, Auckland, New York, Toronto: Doubleday. ISBN 0-86824-116-4.
- ↑ Bray, D. & CSIRO Marine & Atmospheric Research. "Southern Bluespotted Flathead, Platycephalus speculator". http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/3364#summary.
Wikidata ☰ Q1861447 entry
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