Bothus robinsi

Bothus robinsi
Twospot Flounder – Bothus robinsi
Photo Credit: G.H. Burgess
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
BothidaeBothus robinsiTopp and Hoff1972Twospot Flounder

Bothus robinsi

Unique Characters: Caudal fin with 2 large spots, one anterior to the other (in longitudinal series); posteriormost spot on distal portion of caudal-fin rays; body coloration generally dark, spotting and mottling not as pronounced as in Bothus ocellatus, Eyed Flounder. Ocular-side pelvic-fin base much longer than base of blind-side pelvic fin, with first rays inserted notably anterior to those of blind-side fin.

Similar Species: Eyed Flounder Bothus ocellatus. Caudal fin lacking large spots on distal portion of median fin rays, if spots present on caudal fin they are arranged one above the other (in vertical series). Dark blotch on lateral line. Ocular-side pelvic-fin base much longer than base of blind-side pelvic fin, with first rays inserted notably anterior to those of blind-side fin. Body spotting and mottling pronounced.

Bothus ocellatus
Eyed Flounder – Bothus ocellatus
Photo Credit: G.H. Burgess

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