Peacock Flounder [Bothus mancus]
Description
The Peacock Flounder, also known as the Flowery Flounder, is a species of fish in the family Bothidae. It is a bottom-dwelling species found in shallow coastal waters near reefs and sandy shores in the tropical Atlantic, Indian, and western Pacific Oceans. They are characterized by their unique flattened bodies and ability to change color and pattern to match their surroundings.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Lefteye flounders
Bothidae
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| Genus |
Bothus
Bothus
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