Horned Flathead - Thysanophrys carbunculus

Madidir I, Lembeh.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a fabulous flat beast, and those eyes! Posted 6 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you for the appreciation! ;-) Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Wow, what a face! Posted 6 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, they are sometimes named crocodile fish because of their appearance :-) Posted 6 years ago

Albert Kang

Lion

How do you tell the difference between this and Cymbacephalus beauforti? Posted 6 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Much longest cirri above the eyes. Read the species description. Lembeh guide-verified. Posted 6 years ago

The Horned Flathead

A synonym for the genus is Sunagocia.
Up to 40 cm in size (16 in).
Brown with 4-5 poorly defined dark saddles on back. Spots and blotches on fins and lower sides.
Long cirrus centered above each eye. Solitary> Found in soft silt or mud botttoms of bays and estuaries in 5-40 m.
Distribution: India to Singapore, Gulf of Thailand, Borneo and Indonesia.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes

Species identified by Patomarazul