Peacock Flounder

A flatfish that lies on the sand with both eyes on its upper, left side, changing colour and pattern to match the substrate so effectively that divers often spot it only when it flicks away in a cloud of sand. Displays a scatter of iridescent blue rings across its body that flare brighter during courtship.

Sand and rubble flats near reef structure

Camouflaged ambush predator; buries partially in sand and changes colour to match substrate