Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Crocodilefish
Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) are also known as De Beaufort's Flathead and Giant Flathead. They're a species of Scorpoionfish and found in warm & shallow seas in the western Indo-Pacific region.
Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti)
Credit: Pablo Mallegol Dahlgren
Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
A Crocodilefish in Indonesia
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
|
Crocodilefish Cymbacephalus beauforti
|
|
|---|---|
| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
|
| Class: |
Actinopterygii
|
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfish & Lionfish) |
| Family: | Platycephalidae (Platycephalidae) |
| Genus: | Cymbacephalus (Cymbacephalus) |
| Species: | Cymbacephalus beauforti |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 30 centimetres |
Have you ever seen Crocodilefish when diving?
Is there anything you would like to add or change about the Crocodilefish?
Let us know your thoughts by adding a comment below.
Add comment
Comments
0
7 months ago
Like
1
Quote
I've seen 4 crocodile fishes in Semporna, Malaysia, deferent dive sites. I can provide videos if you want them, just let me know.
Like
1
Quote
