divepix - Peacock Flounder

Peacock Flounder

Aspect:	Like smaller Eyed Flounder a master of deception, but sports blue main tones instead of tan. Top of tan body covered in blue rimmed peacock-like roundels and carries two large dark blotches along its centre line. Edges (fins) sport bluer tones.
Population:	Abundant.
Notable feature:	Eye turrets somewhat less conspicuous than Eye Flounder's, can also semi-bury into the sand. However, as the red-framed pictures below show, this is the same fish in the same spot changing attire in a fraction of a second!
Environment:	Hides under the sand. Spotting it requires a trained eye.
Behaviour:	Must be approached very cautiously.

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