Dr. Glen Whisson, Aqua Research and Monitoring Services, Australien
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The flathead Platycephalus australis inhabits soft bottoms in estuaries (sometimes reaching freshwater), bays, and coastal waters
Its upper body surface is sandy brown to grayish with fine marbling and broad, darker brown bands across the back.
The caudal fin has 2 or 3 horizontal dark bars and a conspicuous yellow spot near the center of the fin, otherwise whitish, and a large dark spot in each gill cover.
The species name "australis" is from Latin and refers to the type locality, Australia.
Its upper body surface is sandy brown to grayish with fine marbling and broad, darker brown bands across the back.
The caudal fin has 2 or 3 horizontal dark bars and a conspicuous yellow spot near the center of the fin, otherwise whitish, and a large dark spot in each gill cover.
The species name "australis" is from Latin and refers to the type locality, Australia.
