Platycephaloidei

The suborder Platycephaloidei, commonly known as flatheads, are a group of flattened marine fishes belonging to the order Scorpaeniformes. These fish are found in the Indo-Pacific region and tropical areas of the eastern Atlantic.1

Key characteristics of flatheads include:
* Appearance: They have large, flattened heads and tapered bodies with two dorsal fins and rough scales.1
* Habitat: Flatheads are carnivorous and typically live on the ocean bottom, often burying themselves in the sediment with only their eyes exposed.12
* Diet: They primarily feed on small fishes, but some species also consume mollusks, crustaceans, and marine worms.2
* Commercial Value: Flatheads are considered valuable food fish.1

The family Platycephalidae is the type genus for this group of fishes.34