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Longsnout flathead (Thysanophrys chiltonae) — Platycephalidae

Longsnout flathead

Thysanophrys chiltonae

The Longsnout flathead (Thysanophrys chiltonae) is a saltwater fish of the family Platycephalidae that grows up to 25 cm.

Length
25 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–100.0 m
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Rarely eaten

Description

Chilton's flathead is a flathead (Platycephalidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a strongly flattened, brown-mottled body with a broad, bony, armoured head and high-set eyes. As an ambush hunter it lies half-buried on sand and reef bottoms and seizes passing small fish and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Longsnout flathead?

The Longsnout flathead has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.

Where does the Longsnout flathead live?

The Longsnout flathead lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Longsnout flathead get?

The Longsnout flathead grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 18 cm.

Is the Longsnout flathead dangerous to humans?

No, the Longsnout flathead is harmless to humans.

Is the Longsnout flathead edible?

The Longsnout flathead is rarely eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Chiltons platkopvis sourced
English name
Longsnout flathead sourced
Scientific name
Thysanophrys chiltonae
Family
Platycephalidae
Other names
Flatheads; Longsnout flathead verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
25.0 verified
Average length (cm)
18.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Marbled sourced
Tail shape
Straight inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
100.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Rarely eaten inferred
Fishing method
Vissen met natuurlijk aas (vis, garnaal, worm) of kunstaas dicht bij rif- en rotsstructuren. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Thysanophrys

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