The Crocodile Flathead is a flat-bodied fish with a broad head and a distinctive pattern resembling crocodile skin. They are known for their ambush hunting strategy, lying still on the seabed until prey approaches.
Habitat
Shallow coastal waters and estuaries
Diet
Carnivorous, primarily feeding on small fish and crustaceans
How common
Uncommon
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