I agree that it's a Peacock Flounder. The "antennae" is actually its pectoral fin. Makes sense when you remember that the eyes actually wind up on TOP of it's head.
Nic pic!
Nic pic!
Any clue?
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I agree -- it's a Peacock Flounder.
...the photograph linked by "bouyant1" I believe is Bothus pantherinus while the picture in the original post is Bothus lunatus the only difference I have found so far in the ID keys is that B. lunatus has a pectoral fin spine, thus the "antennae-like protrusion. The apparent lack of a full pectoral fin could be due to genetics or physical damage. The only thing I couldn't confirm was distribution, so I could be way out in left field.
Peace,
Patrick
Peace,
Patrick
Most definitely a male Peacock Flounder. The "protrusion" is the pectoral fin, which is very long in the male of the species. Great picture.
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