Bothus podas

ΑγγλικάThe scales on the eyed side are ctenoid and cycloid on the blind side. The inter-orbital width is much wider in males. The upper pectoral fin rays are not prolonged. The subspecies in the Mediterranean and African coast, P. podas has 75-86 lateral line scales, with 13-20 scales making up the curved portion. Its eyed side has alight brown color, bearing darker spots. The subspecies in Madeira and the Canaries, B. p. maderensis, has 88-91 lateral line scales, with 20-21 on the lateral line curve. Its eyed side appears dark brown to dark violet and seldom spotted.

• Bothus poda (Delaroche, 1809)
• Platophrys podas (Delaroche, 1809)
• Rhombus madeirensis Lowe, 1834
• Peloria heckelii Cocco, 1844
• Rhomboidichthys podas (Delaroche, 1809)
• Pleuronectes podas Delaroche, 1809
• Bothus podas africanus Nielsen, 1961
• Bothus podas podas (Delaroche, 1809)
• Rhombus heterophthalmus Bennett, 1831
• Rhombus maderensis Lowe, 1834
• Rhombus gesneri Risso, 1827
• Bothus diaphanus Rafinesque, 1814
• Solea rhomboide Rafinesque, 1810
• Botus podas podas (Delaroche, 1809)
• Bothus podas maderiensis (Lowe, 1834)
• Bothus africanus Nielsen, 1961
• Rhombus serratus Valenciennes, 1839