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Broadhead flathead (Sunagocia_arenicola) Oct 6, 2012.<br /> To 37 cm (15 in.). Platycephalidae. Spotted shades of brown to gray. Light and dark banding and spotting on pectoral and ventral fins, both light and dark bars below eye and on jaws. Space between eyes about the same width as diameter of eye.<br /> Habitat:<br /> Solitary. Sandy fringe on coral reefs in 3-30 m. Indo-West Pacific. Broadhead flathead,Sunagocia arenicola Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Broadhead flathead (Sunagocia_arenicola)

Oct 6, 2012.
To 37 cm (15 in.). Platycephalidae. Spotted shades of brown to gray. Light and dark banding and spotting on pectoral and ventral fins, both light and dark bars below eye and on jaws. Space between eyes about the same width as diameter of eye.
Habitat:
Solitary. Sandy fringe on coral reefs in 3-30 m. Indo-West Pacific.

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    WildFlower
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    According to ITIS the valid name is Sunagocia arenicola.
    http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=692121     Posted 9 years ago

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The Broadhead flathead

Sunagocia arenicola is a flathead fish found over sand associated with rocks and coral reefs to about 30 m. Buries itself partially in the sand for camouflage. Feeds mainly on crabs and prawns, also on fishes. Also found in sandy fringe of coral reefs.

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