Author: (Broussonet, 1782)
FBname: Flowery flounder
Comments: Inhabit sandy bottoms of coastal coral reefs (Ref. 5213, 48637), generally in shallow water (Ref. 9281).  Benthic (Ref. 58302).  Hunt mostly at night, but also active during the day.  Often crawling over low rocky reef (Ref. 48637).  Occasionally rest on bare rock (Ref. 1602).  Feed on fishes, crabs and shrimps.  Collected by divers (Ref. 9824).