Brill
Scophthalmus rhombus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–50 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A left eyed flatfish of sandy and mixed bottoms, hunting bottom living fish and larger crustaceans in fairly shallow coastal water. Close kin to the turbot, it is valued on the table and sold fresh or frozen. It reaches about seventy five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Scophthalmidae › Scophthalmus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127150.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brill live?
- The Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) is typically found at 5–50 m.
- Is the Brill dangerous to divers?
- The Brill is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brill get?
- The Brill grows to about 75 cm.