De Beaufort's Flathead

Platycephalus de Beauforti

Family: Frogfish Category: Predator Max size: 50 cm

Species information

Habitat: Sandy and muddy bottoms near reefs and estuaries
Distribution: Indian Ocean
Food: Small fish and invertebrates
Way of living: Benthic predator
Behavior: De Beaufort's Flathead is known for its ambush predation, often lying in wait for prey to pass by.

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