Peacock Flounder
Pseudorhombus argus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 13–78 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A left eyed flounder of muddy and sandy bottoms, it lies flat on the seabed between about 13 and 78 metres, taking small bottom animals. It grows to around 25 centimetres and is caught mostly as bycatch in prawn trawls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Paralichthyidae › Pseudorhombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277073.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peacock Flounder live?
- The Peacock Flounder (Pseudorhombus argus) is typically found at 13–78 m.
- Is the Peacock Flounder dangerous to divers?
- The Peacock Flounder is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peacock Flounder get?
- The Peacock Flounder grows to about 25 cm.