Bigscale flathead (Bembras macrolepis)

Scientific name: Bembras macrolepis Imamura, 1998

Bigscale flathead (Bembras macrolepis)

The Bigscale flathead (Bembras macrolepis) is a marine fish of the family Bembridae. Native range: Western Pacific, north of Townsville to off Wollongong, Australia.

Biology

Head depressed. Body without large scute-like spines. Infraorbital bones forming a strong ridge, confluent with uppermost preopercular spine and having 4-6 spines. Broad subterminal vertical band in caudal fin..

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Bembras macrolepis
Family
Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
27.3
Depth range
46–366 m (151–1201 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 46 - 366 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: north of Townsville to off Wollongong, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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