Leopard Flounder
Bothus pantherinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–150 m
- Max size: 39 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Spotted like a leopard, this flounder lies flat on sandy reef bottoms with both eyes on its upper side, changing its pattern to vanish against the sand. It ambushes small bottom creatures, and the young shelter in tide pools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Bothus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219795.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leopard Flounder live?
- The Leopard Flounder (Bothus pantherinus) is typically found at 3–150 m.
- Is the Leopard Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Leopard Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leopard Flounder get?
- The Leopard Flounder grows to about 39 cm.