Come identificare Brill

Per identificare Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

flat

Colorazione

Dorsal side varies from sandy brown to greenish-brown, often mottled with darker spots and lighter flecks, allowing for excellent camouflage on the seabed. Ventral side is white. Can exhibit rapid color changes to match substrate.

Tipo di squame

cycloid

Posizione della bocca

superior

Caratteristiche distintive

Rhomboidal body shape, broader than many other flatfish., Left-eyed (both eyes on the left side of the head)., Skin is smooth to the touch, lacking the bony tubercles characteristic of the Turbot., Lateral line has a distinct arch above the pectoral fin.

Pinna dorsale

Long, originating anterior to the eye, extending almost to the caudal fin. Contains 73-86 soft rays.

Pinna caudale

Rounded or slightly truncate, distinct from dorsal and anal fins.

Pinna pettorale

Well-developed, present on both sides.

Pinne distintive

Anal fin is also long, mirroring the dorsal fin, with 54-64 soft rays. Pelvic fins are small and located anteriorly.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Body Shape and Eyes

   Look for a distinctly rhomboidal, flattened body with both eyes on the left side of the head. This immediately distinguishes it from right-eyed flatfish.

2. 2

   Skin Texture

   Feel the skin. Brill has a smooth skin texture, unlike the rough, bony tubercles found on the Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus).

3. 3

   Coloration

   Observe the dorsal coloration, which is typically mottled brown or greenish-brown, often with lighter and darker spots, providing camouflage. The underside is white.

4. 4

   Lateral Line

   Note the distinct arch in the lateral line above the pectoral fin.

5. 5

   Size

   Adults typically reach 30-50 cm in length, with a maximum recorded length of about 75 cm and weight of 8 kg.

Esplora Brill