| Aspect: | Like larger Peacock Flounder a master of deception, but sports brown/tan main tones instead of blue. Top of body covered in mosaic-like roundels, or "eyes". |
| Population: | Abundant. |
| Notable feature: | Leopard-skinned rear of protruding eye turrets distinguishes it from Peocock Flounder when dug into the sand. |
| Environment: | Hides under the sand. Spotting it requires a trained eye. |
| Behaviour: | Must be approached very cautiously. |
Dernière mise à jour: 22/10/15
Eyed Flounder
- Désignation anglaise: Rombou Ocellée
- Désignation latine: Bothus ocellatus
- Désignation créole: Sol
- Famille en latin: Bothidae
- Taille (cm): 10-20
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