The top photo shows a Flowery Flounder resting on a patch of sandy sea floor. These fish blend in so well they’re almost impossible to spot. The trick is to spot them on the move (second photo). In motion, they’re quite distinctive with their undulating movement, especially if the pectoral fin is raised as in this photo.
The third photo shows the fish just as it landed on the sand to begin its very fast process of blending in.
Graham's Island 
Unbelievably tailoured camouflage!!! Nature is amazing!
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It is something to behold, so long as you can see it!
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Are they a fish species that are caught to eat? (If you can see them!!)
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I don’t think they’re a sought after fish, though I suppose they might get eaten if caught.
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I think I have seen Flounder on a menu here and there in Australia.
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Don’t think I’ve seen it here, but there are other more popular choices.
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In Hawaii, the choices of seafood would sure to be many!
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That’s true.
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Well spotted Graham. Such great camouflage 🙂
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I’ve seen enough of them that I can sometimes spot them when they’re at rest, but mostly I see them on the move.
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Well spotted indeed! Great photos of such a fascinating fish – apart from their incredible camouflage abilities it is weird that they are actually swimming and resting on their sides!
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They’re strange fish in general. It doesn’t get any weirder than being born with eyes on both sides and then one migrates to the same side as the other one!
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Yes that is totally weird!
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