Three-Spot Righteye Flounder
Samariscus triocellatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny flatfish of coral reefs, the three spot righteye flounder can press itself flat against vertical rock and even the roofs of shallow caves. It hides under ledges by day and crawls out at dusk to hunt across low reef and rubble. It grows to only about ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Samaridae › Samariscus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214693.
FAQ
- How deep does the Three-Spot Righteye Flounder live?
- The Three-Spot Righteye Flounder (Samariscus triocellatus) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Three-Spot Righteye Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Three-Spot Righteye Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Three-Spot Righteye Flounder get?
- The Three-Spot Righteye Flounder grows to about 10 cm.