Welander's flathead
Rogadius welanderi
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 6 - 40 m (Ref. 9790). Tropical; 10°N - 15°S
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Reunion east to American Samoa, south to Australia.
Size
Max length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed; common length : 8.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Short description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11. Preopercle with a small antrorse spine. Infraorbital and suborbital ridges bearing many fine serrations. Preocular spines 2-3. Lower side of head bicarinate. Iris lappet slightly bilobed.
Biology Glossary
(e.g. epibenthic)
Found in sandy areas of lagoons and seaward reefs. Usually caught with trawls in deeper water (Ref 90102).
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Reunion east to American Samoa, south to Australia.
Size
Max length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed; common length : 8.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Short description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11. Preopercle with a small antrorse spine. Infraorbital and suborbital ridges bearing many fine serrations. Preocular spines 2-3. Lower side of head bicarinate. Iris lappet slightly bilobed.
Biology Glossary
(e.g. epibenthic)
Found in sandy areas of lagoons and seaward reefs. Usually caught with trawls in deeper water (Ref 90102).