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Pleuronectiformes Collection

"Pleuronectiformes: Masters of Camouflage in the Ocean" The majestic Hippoglossus stenolepis, also known as the Pacific halibut

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Hippoglossus stenolepis, pacific halibut, side view

Hippoglossus stenolepis, pacific halibut, side view

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) detail of the eyes and mouth, United Kingdom, September

Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) detail of the eyes and mouth, United Kingdom, September

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Wide-eyed flounder (Bothus podas) portrait showing eyes above head, Tenerife

Wide-eyed flounder (Bothus podas) portrait showing eyes above head, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Larval flounder (possibly Laeops Kitahara) in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Larval flounder (possibly Laeops Kitahara) in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Tropical Flounder (Bothus mancus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere

Tropical Flounder (Bothus mancus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) portrait. Gardur, south west Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) portrait. Gardur, south west Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Eyes of Margined sole fish (Brachirus heterolapis) on its camouflaged body

Eyes of Margined sole fish (Brachirus heterolapis) on its camouflaged body. Saonek Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean. Dampier Strait

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Peacock flounder (Bothus lunatus) camouflaged on sand seabed, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Peacock flounder (Bothus lunatus) camouflaged on sand seabed, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Common dab (Limanda limanda) portrait, Trondheimfjord, Norway, North Atlantic Ocean

Common dab (Limanda limanda) portrait, Trondheimfjord, Norway, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: UW INDO 2040 01

UW INDO 2040 01
Panther Flounder camouflaged on sand - Tukad Linggah dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Panther Flounder camouflaged on sand - Tukad Linggah dive site, Seraya, Karangasem

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Post larval Flounder with extended fin - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

Post larval Flounder with extended fin - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Post larval Flounder with extended fin - Blackwater night dive, Seraya, Karangasem

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: UW INDO 2021 33

UW INDO 2021 33
Hartzfeld's Sole - Batu Niti Slope dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Hartzfelds Sole - Batu Niti Slope dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: UW INDO 1971 75

UW INDO 1971 75
Blotched Sole - night dive - Sakokreng Jetty dive site, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Turbot (Pleuronectes Maximus) plate XLIX from Ichthyologie

Turbot (Pleuronectes Maximus) plate XLIX from Ichthyologie
STC192741 Turbot (Pleuronectes Maximus) plate XLIX from Ichthyologie, ou histoire naturelle generale et particuliere des poissons, by Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723-99)

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Plaice (Pleuronectes Platessa) plate XLII from Ichthyologie

Plaice (Pleuronectes Platessa) plate XLII from Ichthyologie
STC192745 Plaice (Pleuronectes Platessa) plate XLII from Ichthyologie, ou histoire naturelle generale et particuliere des poissons, by Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723-99)

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Halibut (Pleuronectes Hippoglossus) plate XLVII from Ichthyologie

Halibut (Pleuronectes Hippoglossus) plate XLVII from Ichthyologie
STC192742 Halibut (Pleuronectes Hippoglossus) plate XLVII from Ichthyologie, ou histoire naturelle generale et particulare des poissons, by Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723-99), engraved by F.G

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Tropical Flounder (Bothus mancus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere

Tropical Flounder (Bothus mancus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) and seagulls, lithograph, published 1884

European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) and seagulls, lithograph, published 1884
European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) and seagulls. Color lithograph, published in 1884

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) portrait amongst seaweeds. Gardur, south west Iceland

Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) portrait amongst seaweeds. Gardur, south west Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Close up of head of European Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) camouflaged in sand

Close up of head of European Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) camouflaged in sand.Taken in mobile field studio. Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK. June

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Flatfish (Bothidae sp) larva, Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Flatfish (Bothidae sp) larva, Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Pleuronectes zebra (Synaptura zebra)

Pleuronectes zebra (Synaptura zebra)
Plate 187 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Fishes: Pleuronectiformes, Common sole (Solea solea sin, s, vulgaris), illustration

Fishes: Pleuronectiformes, Common sole (Solea solea sin, s, vulgaris), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Fishes: Pleuronectiformes Soleidae, Whiskered sole (Monochirus hispidus), illustration

Fishes: Pleuronectiformes Soleidae, Whiskered sole (Monochirus hispidus), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Pleuronectiformes - Soleidae - Whiskered sole (Monochirus hispidus), illustration

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Fishes: Pleuronectiformes Cynoglossidae, Elongate tonguesole (Symphurus ligulatus), illustration

Fishes: Pleuronectiformes Cynoglossidae, Elongate tonguesole (Symphurus ligulatus), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Pleuronectiformes - Cynoglossidae - Elongate tonguesole (Symphurus ligulatus), illustration

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Topknot fish C016 / 6106

Topknot fish C016 / 6106
Underside of a topknot fish (Zeugopterus punctatus)

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Topknot fish C016 / 6107

Topknot fish C016 / 6107
Topknot fish (Zeugopterus punctatus)

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Spotted sole illustration

Spotted sole illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Background imagePleuronectiformes Collection: Solea lunata, sole

Solea lunata, sole
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby


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"Pleuronectiformes: Masters of Camouflage in the Ocean" The majestic Hippoglossus stenolepis, also known as the Pacific halibut, showcases its impressive side view as it glides through the depths. In a close-up shot from the United Kingdom, we witness the intricate details of Turbot's (Scophthalmus maximus) eyes and mouth, revealing its predatory nature. Meet the Wide-eyed flounder (Bothus podas) from Tenerife, whose unique portrait displays its extraordinary adaptation with eyes positioned above its head for an advantageous vantage point. Underneath a moonlit sky off Anilao, Philippines, a larval flounder (possibly Laeops Kitahara) ventures into open waters at night - a mesmerizing sight of life's early stages in motion. Found within Socorro Island's Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere is the Tropical Flounder (Bothus mancus), showcasing vibrant colors against coral reefs - an enchanting presence amidst marine biodiversity. Journey to Gardur in southwest Iceland to catch a glimpse of Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt), whose captivating portrait highlights their distinct features thriving in North Atlantic Ocean waters. Witness nature's artistry on Saonek Island in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia as Margined sole fish (Brachirus heterolapis) flaunts camouflaged bodies adorned with strikingly expressive eyes - blending seamlessly into their tropical surroundings. Discover Dominica's Eastern Caribbean seabed where Peacock flounders (Bothus lunatus) gracefully blend with sand dunes beneath them - masters of disguise that leave observers awestruck by their natural camouflage abilities. Trondheimfjord welcomes us to Norway where Common dab (Limanda limanda) proudly presents itself for a stunning portrait, representing the rich marine life found in North Atlantic Ocean waters.