Leviprora inops (Jenyns, 1840)
Longhead flathead

Family:  Platycephalidae (Flatheads)
Max. size:  52.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); 65.5 cm TL (female); max. reported age: 20 years
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to the southern coast of Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-12
Biology:  Found in inshore areas (Ref. 7300). Benthic (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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