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| Fringe-eyed
flathead Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus Family Platycephalidae updated Sep 09 Where seen? This fish with a flat head and a delicate fringe over its eyes is commonly seen on many of our shores, in sandy and coral rubble areas near reefs. Features: Those seen 6-20cm, but said to reach up to 58cm. It has 6-9 skin tentacles over the eye (most flatheads lack tentacles or just have one 'lid'), bony ridges on the head with spines. It has 7-8 dusky bars on the back and sides and its fins has variegated patterns. What does it eat? It is carnivorous, feeding on creatures that live on the sea bottom. |
 Sisters Island, Jul 04 |
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 Bony ridges over the head with spines. |
 Elaborate tentacles over the eyes. |
Fringe-eyed flatheads on Singapore shores
 Pulau Sekudu, Jul 04 |
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 Tanah Merah, Aug 09 |
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 About 2cm long. |
video clips and more photos of fringe-eyed flatheads on Singapore shores
northern shores part 1
southern shores part 2 | part 3
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