Cockatoo Righteye Flounder
Samaris cristatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–114 m
- Max size: 22.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This flatfish lies on silty mud bottoms trailing long filaments from the front of its head. When alarmed it flicks them about so they look just like the sticky threads a sea cucumber throws out when handled, a neat bit of mimicry to put off a predator.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Samaridae › Samaris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219818.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cockatoo Righteye Flounder live?
- The Cockatoo Righteye Flounder (Samaris cristatus) is typically found at 20–114 m.
- Is the Cockatoo Righteye Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Cockatoo Righteye Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cockatoo Righteye Flounder get?
- The Cockatoo Righteye Flounder grows to about 22.3 cm.