Bothus [Bothus]

Description

The genus Bothus consists of species known as the lefteye or peacock flounders, famous for their remarkable camouflage skills and the ability to change color and pattern to match their surroundings. They inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. Bothus species use their pectoral fins to 'walk' along the seabed and have a distinctive fringed appearance around the body and fins, aiding in their disguise against predators.

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