Dusky Flathead - Platycephalus fuscus
The Dusky flathead is also known as Flattie, Lizard and Frog. The Dusky Flathead’s Colour varies with location fish caught in sandy areas are light brown in colour whereas fish caught on muddy or weedy areas are often dark brown with a greenish tinge dark bars are often visible across upper body.
Dusky Flathead are easily distinguished from other flathead by the distinctive black spot circled in blue on their tail fin. The Dusky Flathead is the largest of all Australian flathead. Most commonly caught between 40cm and 60cm however it can reach 1.2m and weighing up to 15kg.
Distribution Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria Tackle Light Tackle, Medium Tackle Lures Minnow Lures, Bright Jigs, fly, Soft Plastics. Baits Pilchards, Gar, White Pilchards, Tuna, Mullet, Squid, Yabbies, Prawns and Worms http://www.fishingaustralia.com.au/index.php/dusky-flathead-platycephalus-fuscus |
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