Bothus podas

Flat-fishes

  • Wide-eyed flounder
  • Sandbutt
  • Rombou;Platophrys
  • Podas
  • Rombo di rena

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 400 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 45 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Sea worms - - Mollusks
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!