Smallknob flathead (Thysanophrys papillaris)

Scientific name: Thysanophrys papillaris Imamura & Knapp, 1999

The Smallknob flathead (Thysanophrys papillaris) is a marine fish of the family Platycephalidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Andaman Sea and off northern Australia (Timor and Arafura seas).

Biology

Found on the continental shelf. Benthic.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Thysanophrys papillaris
Family
Platycephalidae (Flatheads)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.1
Depth range
98 m (322 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 98 - 98 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Andaman Sea and off northern Australia (Timor and Arafura seas).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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