Atlantic Peacock Flounder

Bothus lunatus

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

100 m

Description

Bothus lunatus is a flounder in the genus Bothus, found in the warmer parts of the Atlantic including the Caribbean. Its typical habitat is sandy plains near coral reefs and it is able to change its colouring to make it well-camouflaged in this environment. Other names: Plate Fish or Peacock Flounder, a name also given... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Bermuda Ivory Coast Nigeria Benin Equatorial Guinea +42 more in Seabook

Colors

white

grey

blue

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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