Bothus mancus (Broussonet, 1782)

Flowery flounder

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Pleuronectiformes \| Bothidae
Synonyms	Pleuronectes mancus, Platophrys mancus, Pleuronectes barffi, ... more
Common names	Tropical flounder, Peacock flounder, Flounder, ... more

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Main reference

Hensley, D.A. 1986. (Ref. 4417)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Amaoka, Kunio | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 45.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 150 m (Ref. 9281)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 35°S

Indo-Pacific: in tropical waters, from South Africa to Hawaii and Easter Island, north to southern Japan and south to Lord Howe Island. Eastern Pacific: Revillagigedo, Clipperton and Cocos islands (Ref. 9281).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 96 - 104; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 74 - 81. Eyed side with dark margined light colored spots and numerous scattered small dark spots; normally with 3 dark blotches or spots on lateral line; dorsal and anal fins with longitudinal row of widely-spaced dark spots; pectorals of the eyed side with dark crossbars (Ref. 4417).

Inhabit sandy bottoms of coastal coral reefs (Ref. 5213, 48637), generally in shallow water (Ref. 9281). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Hunt mostly at night, but also active during the day. Often crawling over low rocky reef (Ref. 48637). Occasionally rest on bare rock (Ref. 1602). Feed on fishes, crabs and shrimps. Collected by divers (Ref. 9824).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (59 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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