flowery flounder
| Scientific name | Bothus mancus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Broussonet |
| Year of description | 1782 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Bothidae |
| Genus | Bothus |
Introduction
Bothus mancus, commonly known as flowery flounder, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size51 cm
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Patterntasks
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size51 cm
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the flowery flounder ?
The flowery flounder measures around 40 cm. The dominant males can however reach 51 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly bleu, beige and gris body. The also has tasks.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The flowery flounder is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, the flowery flounder has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The flowery flounder is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth3 - 150 m
Biotope presentation
The flowery flounder is most often found at a depth between 3m and 150m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Scientific partners
Tags
Same genus
