Kingdom Animalia Genus Colistium Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Pleuronectidae Scientific name Colistium guntheri Higher classification Colistium Order Flatfish | |
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Similar Colistium, New Zealand turbot, Southern lemon sole, Yellowbelly flounder, New Zealand sole | ||
The New Zealand brill, Colistium guntheri, is an edible flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae. It is a demersal fish native to shallow seas around New Zealand, at depths of between 27 metres (89 ft) and 49 metres (161 ft). It can grow to 91 centimetres (36 in) in length and can weigh up to 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb).
Identification
The New Zealand brill is a righteyed flounder and so has both its eyes on the right-hand side of its body. Its upper surface is dark grey in colour, with its edges and fins almost black; the outer edge of each scale is black, which explains the longitudinal black lines that occur along the length of the body.
References
New Zealand brill Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA