Blue Spotted Flathead

Other names: Drift flathead, Eastern blue-spot flathead, Longnose flathead, Red flathead, Sand flathead

The blue-spotted flathead, Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus, is a marine fish found in the coastal waters of Australia and Lord Howe Island. It inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms on the continental shelf. Recognized by its flat body and blue spots, it is a target for fisheries and valued for its taste.

Length
~35 (max 68)
Weight
~1 (max 2)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
15-23° F
Depth
40-100 ft

Other names
Drift flathead, Eastern blue-spot flathead, Longnose flathead, Red flathead, Sand flathead
Length
~35 (max 68)
Weight
~1 (max 2)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
15-23° F
Depth
40-100 ft

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Regulation for Blue Spotted Flathead

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Season
Always open
Bag limit
8
Vessel limit
-
Trophy limits
-
Max size
-
Min size
300 mm
Measurement
-
Prohibited methods
-

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Living Conditions

🐟 Habitat preferences
- Found in sandy and muddy bottoms of continental shelves
- Inhabits inshore and estuarine areas
- Feeds on small fish and invertebrates
- Prefers temperate waters
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in shallow, vegetated waters
- Eggs are laid on sandy or muddy substrates
- Juveniles grow in estuarine areas before moving to deeper waters
- Adults exhibit site fidelity, returning to the same spawning and feeding areas annually