Species
Bartail Flathead
Platycephalus endrachtensis
Also known as Northern Sand Flathead · Flag-Tail Flathead · Flagtail Flathead · Northern-Flag Tailed Flathead · Sand Flathead
Tier 5Eating5/10QLDWATAS
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Overview: about bartail flathead
Medium-sized flathead with venomous spines, found in estuaries and bays across QLD, WA, and TAS. Target them with soft plastics, small jigs, and live baits in 1-60m over sandy bottoms. Handle with care due to venomous spines.
Biology: Bartail Flathead size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary
- Weight
- up to 5 kg
- Diet
- fish and sometimes large benthic crustaceans
- Global range
- Western Pacific
Safety & handling
Venomous spines (moderate)Location: spines. Handle with caution — use gloves or a lip-grip.
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