Wide-Eyed Flounder
Bothus podas
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–400 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flatfish of sandy and muddy bottoms, the wide eyed flounder lies with both eyes set far apart on its upper side, swivelling them to watch in every direction. It changes colour to match the sea floor and ambushes small fish and invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Bothus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127129.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wide-Eyed Flounder live?
- The Wide-Eyed Flounder (Bothus podas) is typically found at 15–400 m.
- Is the Wide-Eyed Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Wide-Eyed Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wide-Eyed Flounder get?
- The Wide-Eyed Flounder grows to about 45 cm.