Where Does Dusky Flathead Live?

Dusky Flathead lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Dusky Flathead

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters from 1 to 25 meters, occasionally deeper.

Environment

Estuaries, coastal lakes, rivers, bays, and inshore marine waters. Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and areas with rubble or structure where they can ambush prey. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities.

Geographic range

Endemic to the east coast of Australia, from the Burnett River in Queensland south to the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria, including Tasmania.

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