Northern rock flathead

Cymbacephalus staigeri

Prominent depression behind both eyes

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Northern rock flathead is a marine fish found around Western Central Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 50 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Platycephalidae
Genus: Cymbacephalus
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated