Blue Spotted 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)
WaterSalt
Water Temp15-23° F
Depth40-100 ft
- Other namesDrift flathead, Eastern blue-spot flathead, Longnose flathead, Red flathead, Sand flathead
- Length~35 (max 68)
- Weight~1 (max 2)
- WaterSalt
- Water Temp15-23° F
- Depth40-100 ft
Popular lures for Blue Spotted Flathead
Regulation for Blue Spotted Flathead
- SeasonAlways open
- Bag limit8
- Vessel limit-
- Trophy limits-
- Max size-
- Min size300 mm
- Measurement-
- Prohibited methods-
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