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pleuronectiform
Body plan and sexual dimorphism in the common sole (Solea solea) and dusky flounder (Syacium papillosum).
The peacock flounder (Bothus lunatus) is a tropical species found in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically in the West Indies and tropical American Atlantic waters.12
Like other members of the order Pleuronectiformes, the peacock flounder is a bottom-dwelling fish that exhibits a unique asymmetrical body structure as an adult, with both eyes located on the left side of its head. These flatfishes generally inhabit marine environments, typically occurring on the continental shelf at depths of less than 200 metres.134