I'd please (Flathead Sandfish)

[Rock hopper]

Hey guys and girls. 

I have been very busy. Long time no posting or fishing. 

Went for a camp session Friday and SAT night. Found this guy between my toes while twisting for Pippis.

Can anyone Id this. Is it a juvenile flathead or is it a baby grinner or star gazer. That my guess. Anyone have ideas ???

 

 

[Larkin]

It looks like a Lesueurina platycephala - flathead sandfish 

habitat: sandy beaches and grows to 11cm

[Rock hopper]

Sorry. Beach front at Yagon. Mid coast 

 

[Sea Ranger]

Looks like a baby Flattie

 

[Rock hopper]

That's what I thought at first. 

Just wanted to see what people think.

[big Neil]

Unmistakable shape of a Flattie though I've never seen one that small. bn

[Yowie]

Could be a species of Gudgeon, bit hard to tell from the top only view.

[Rock hopper]

I have seen flatties in shallows that are very similar. But as said only got a top view. It was a fatter body than the babies I have seen. 

That's why I put it out for suggestions. 

Thanks for responses. 

Cheers guys.

[Rob81]

Could be some kind of goby.

Edited October 24, 2021 by Rob81

[Isaac Ct]

Looks like a little flattie mate

[Blackfish]

I think it would be hard for a positive ID because of the size, but hope someone can.

[Rock hopper]

thanks for the opinions guys.

cheers

[Volitan]

Just noticed this. One of the sand gobies, probably decorated sand goby

Istigobius decoratus. 

very common anywhere there is sand.
 

Edited December 14, 2021 by Volitan

[blairy69]

Not a Flathead they are different at that size - more liley a small type of Goby or Grinner especially that close to shore

 

[Blackfish]

@Rock hopper best info I could get with the photo and pretty sure it's this critter.

Flathead Sandfish Lesueurina platycephala 

 

Just saw @Larkin had already suggested this, thanks Larkin.

Edited October 12, 2022 by Blackfish