The Bartail Flathead (Platycephalus indicus) is a species of flathead fish found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region. This ambush predator thrives in sandy or muddy substrates and seagrass beds, often near reefs. It is characterised by a distinctive flattened body and mottled coloration that provides excellent camouflage. The Bartail Flathead is commercially important, sought after for its flesh, and occasionally used in traditional medicine