The New Zealand brill is a flatfish found in coastal waters around New Zealand. It has a diamond-shaped body with a brownish upper side and a pale underside. This species typically grows up to 18 inches and weighs around 2-4 pounds. It feeds on small fish and invertebrates and is known for its camouflaging behavior on sandy or muddy seabeds. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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New Zealand brill
30 in · 4 lb
New Zealand brill
12 in · 1 lb
New Zealand brill
11 in · 2 oz
New Zealand brill
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