Fishing for Brill

Scophthalmus rhombus

The Brill is a flatfish known for its diamond-shaped body and smooth, brown skin with lighter spots. It inhabits sandy and muddy seabeds in the northeastern Atlantic. Typically reaching 18-24 inches and weighing up to 8 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Brill are solitary and adept at camouflaging with the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

16 ft - 164 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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