Photo Image Cockatoo Flounder Samaris cristatus

COCKATOO FLOUNDER

Samaris cristatus

Coloration is brown with dark stripes and spots on the body and white spots on the fins. Can be easily recognised by a set of long dorsal rays, which are spread in front of the animal when agitated. Solitary on sandy and silty bottoms of sheltered bays and estuaries. It feeds on benthic animals, including octopus.
Frequency of sightings:
COMMON
Best time of year:
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks:
Depth range of 5- 70m, size up to 22cm.
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Madidir, Magic Crack, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Buttom dweller
Flounder
-	Angler Flatfish
-	Banded Sole
-	Carpet Sole
-	Cockatoo Flounder
-	Margined Sole
-	Ocellated Flounder
-	Peacock Sole