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April 24, 2018 AM Dive Log

April 24, 2018 AM Dive Log

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Spawning PLATE FISH (Bothus lunatus) ©MarineLifeBlog

Shot in Bonaire, off Buddy's Reef

The Plate fish, Bothus lunatus, is a flounder of the genus Bothus, from warmer parts of the Atlantic, including the Caribbean.

Peacock flounder are diurnal, active during the day. They rest on the sandy bottom, waiting in ambush for their prey. When swimming, these fish glide just above the bottom using wavy movements. Peacock flounder can change colors rapidly to blend in with their background. At night, the peacock flounder blends in with its surroundings and rests.

Females lay 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 eggs each year. Flounders are pelagic spawners, which mean they get together in groups in areas where the fertilized eggs will be taken by the currents. The eggs float in the open ocean near the surface. The fertilized eggs float, but as the young develop, the eggs sink. Eggs hatch after 15 days and for the next 4 to 6 months, the larvae or the newly hatched fish float free in the pelagic or open ocean environment. During this time the eye on the right side of the body begins to move to the left side until both eyes settle on the left side.

Fact Source: http://www.allfishingbuy.com/Fish-Species/Peacock-Flounder.htm

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Fact Soucre: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bothus_lunatus

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