The Panther Flounder is a flatfish with a striking pattern of dark spots on a light background, resembling a panther's coat. It is adept at camouflage on the ocean floor.
Habitat
Lives on sandy and muddy bottoms near reefs.
Diet
Carnivorous, preying on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Rare
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