The Southern Bluespotted Flathead, Southern Flathead or Yank Flathead is a common species of flathead found around the southern coast and offshore islands of Australia growing to 90 cm and inhabiting a depth of from 8 to 30 metres. It is a large brown or grey fish, growing to at least 90 centimetres (35 in) and 8 kilograms (18 lb). It has a paler bottom and small scattered blue spots, and 3-5 large round dark spots on its tail.