| Citation | Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston, 1988, The marine fishes of north-western Australia: a field guide for anglers and divers.. Western Australian Museum, Perth. 201 p. |
| Ref. | 3132 Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston, 1988 |
| Page | 52;fig.277 |
| Named Used as Valid | Platycephalus arenarius |
| Comment | common name; max length; max weight; |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia and Australia. |
| Quote | 45 cm TL; 4.990 kg; |