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We investigated 4 cases of spinal deformity in 2 flathead ( Platycephalus) species that were submitted to the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, between 2015 and 2021. Flathead are commercially significant species that are popular among Australian consumers, and are also sought-after species targeted by recreational fishers. Gross deformities are concerning to the community and may impact the quality and quantity of specimens available for consumption. Three blue-spotted flathead ( P. caeruleopunctatus) and one marbled flathead ( P. marmoratus) were submitted, all with marked scoliosis and kyphosis; 1\u20132-mm cysts were present on the dorsum of the brain, most often over the optic lobe or cerebellum. 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