Brill
Colistium guentheri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 27–49 m
- Max size: 91.4 cm
- For divers: safe
This left eyed flounder lies flat on shallow seabeds usually shallower than fifty metres, both eyes on its upper side as it watches for prey. Young fish shelter for up to two years in estuaries, mudflats and sandflats before moving out, and the species reaches close to a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Pleuronectidae › Colistium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280358.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brill live?
- The Brill (Colistium guentheri) is typically found at 27–49 m.
- Is the Brill dangerous to divers?
- The Brill is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brill get?
- The Brill grows to about 91.4 cm.