Eyed Flounder
Bothus ocellatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–110 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Both eyes sit on the left side of its head, and it lies flat and motionless on sandy patches near coral until something startles it into a quick dart. About a third of its diet is small fishes, and its transparent larvae drift toward lights at night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Bothus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159275.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eyed Flounder live?
- The Eyed Flounder (Bothus ocellatus) is typically found at 1–110 m.
- Is the Eyed Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Eyed Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eyed Flounder get?
- The Eyed Flounder grows to about 18 cm.