peacock flounder

English

Etymology

Its bright coloration is reminiscent of a peacock's feathers.

Noun

peacock flounder (plural peacock flounders)

A flatfish of species Bothus mancus.
Synonym: flowery flounder

References

peacock flounder on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Bothus mancus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Bothus mancus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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