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    Plate fish - Wikipedia

    The plate fish (Bothus lunatus) is a flounder in the genus Bothus, found in the warmer parts of the Atlantic including the Caribbean. Its typical habitat is sandy plains near coral reefs and it is able to change its colouring to make it well-camouflaged in this environment. It is sometimes known as the … See more

    Bothus lunatus has a laterally flattened body and orientates itself so that its right side is underneath and its left side is uppermost. Both eyes are on this upper surface and project … See more

    Bothus lunatus is found in tropical and subtropical parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Its range extends from Florida, the Bahamas and Bermuda to Brazil, but it is … See more

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    Bothus lunatus is well-camouflaged as it lies on the sandy seabed, often partially submerged in the sediment. It is more visible when it … See more

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    Bothus lunatus is found in tropical and subtropical parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Its range extends from Florida, the Bahamas and Bermuda to Brazil, but it is absent from the Gulf of Mexico. It also occurs in the Gulf of Guinea and Ascension Island.
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    Bothus lunatus is believed to be an ambush predator, lying concealed on the seabed before darting out to catch any unwary prey that moves too close. ^ Munroe, T. (2015).
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    Bothus lunatus has a laterally flattened body and orientates itself so that its right side is underneath and its left side is uppermost. Both eyes are on this upper surface and project on short thick stalks. The body shape is rounded and the dorsal and anal fins nearly surround the body. The former has 92 to 99 soft rays and the latter 71 to 76.
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    In the West Indies, Bothus lunatus largely feeds on fishes, which make up 85.7% of its diet by volume, and particularly on herrings in the genus Jenkinsia and the bigeye scad ( Selar crumenophthalmus ). Another 11.4% of its diet consists of mantis shrimps and 2.9% of octopuses.
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  5. ADW: Bothus lunatus: INFORMATION

    WEBPeacock flounders, Bothus lunatus, live in the the West Atlantic Ocean in both tropical and subtropical regions. They are found off the coasts of Florida, Bermuda, and down the coast of South America to Brazil.

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    WEBBothus lunatus, also known as the peacock flounder or plate fish is in the Lefteye Flounder (Bothidae) family. It is one of the most common flounders in coral reefs! They are usually 6 to 8 inches and thrive at a depth of 2 to …

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  10. Bothus lunatus (Linnaeus, 1758) - Rambou lune-Overview

    WEBIntroduction to Bothus lunatus (Rambou lune): scientific and common names, protected status (red lists, regulations), biological status in France, historical and contemporary.

  11. Coral reef flounders, Bothus lunatus, choose substrates on which …