Spiny Flathead [Suggrundus]

Description

Suggrundus is a genus encompassing the spiny flatheads, so named for the spiny projections found on their heads and bodies. These structural adaptations can deter predators and aid in their camouflage strategy on sandy and muddy sea floors. Spiny flatheads inhabit various parts of the Indo-Pacific, where their unique morphology contributes to their niche as effective ambush predators within their ecosystems.

Species

Paperfish [Thysanophrys arenicola]

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Club-headed Flathead [Thysanophrys celebica]