Indo-Pacific Oval Flounder
Bothus myriaster
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–155 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small flounder of sandy and muddy shelf bottoms, the Indo Pacific oval flounder lies flat with both eyes on its left side, watching for the bottom animals it eats. It is rarely encountered, and males and females develop their differences only once they reach about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Bothus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219794.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indo-Pacific Oval Flounder live?
- The Indo-Pacific Oval Flounder (Bothus myriaster) is typically found at 10–155 m.
- Is the Indo-Pacific Oval Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Indo-Pacific Oval Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indo-Pacific Oval Flounder get?
- The Indo-Pacific Oval Flounder grows to about 27 cm.