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Classification
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| Latin name : |
Bothus pantherinus (Rüppell, 1830) |
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| Classification : |
Pleuronectiformes ( Flatfishes ) |
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Turbot-Léopard
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Leopard flounder
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Identification
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| Main identification characters |
| Eyed side with dark spots, blotches and rings on body and median fins; 1 distinct dark blotch on middle of straight section of lateral line; narrow dark crossbars on eyed side of pectorals |
| Possible confusions |
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Biology
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| Feed |
| Feeds on benthic animals. |
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| Interaction with other species |
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Distribution
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| Habitat |
Sand |
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| Inhabits sandy or silty sand, and muddy bottoms of inner reef flats and seaward reefs; juveniles frequently found in tide pools. |
| Geographical distribution |
| Indo-Pacific: throughout the Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf to Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Society islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island; throughout Micronesia. |
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Links
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| Websites : |
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.cfm?id=1321
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Bibliography
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Découvrir la mer Rouge et l'océan Indien
Steven Weinberg
Editions Nathan 1996, 1997
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Data sheet written by Chris , 18/01/2005
Updates :
Chris - 18/01/2005
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