Banka Flathead

No pit present behind upper eye. Preopercular spines short, usually 2 subequal. Infraorbital ridge usually smooth over eye. Suborbital ridge bearing 1slight spine just behind eye, spine often obscure or lacking in adults. No dermal papillae on upper eye. Caudal fin with a large elongate dark blotch along upper and lower margins.Description: Characterized by pale brown color with small dark brown spots; 0-2 anterior lateral-line scales bearing small weak spine; absence of preorbital spines; cirrose iris lappet (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 12

Occurs in inshore waters of the continental shelf (Ref. 75154).

Found in shallow coastal areas and reef flats to about 50 m. Usually captured by spear fishing or with ichthyocide, occasional specimen taken by trawling (Ref. 9790).

fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes