The longhead flathead (Leviprora inops), also known as the crocodile flathead or weed flathead, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Platycephalidae, the flatheads. This species is endemic to reefs in the coastal waters of southern Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Longhead Flathead being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Platycephalus laevigatus
- Cnidoglanis macrocephalus — considered venomous
- Platycephalus bassensis
- Kathetostoma laeve
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Platycephalidae
- Genus
- Leviprora
- Species
- Leviprora inops
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