The brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) is a species of flatfish in the turbot family (Scophthalmidae) of the order Pleuronectiformes. Brill can be found in the northeast Atlantic, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and Mediterranean, primarily in deeper offshore waters.

Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus), a species of left-eyed flatfish, is widely distributed in the Northeast Atlantic. It occurs at a low abundance throughout its range from Norway, along the European coastline, and the entire Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea (Nielsen, 1986). Brill inhabit soft, sandy ground but can be found on mud and gravel.

Scophthalmus rhombus Description: The Brill is a very large, broad bodied, left-eyed flatfish. The dorsal fin starts just above the large curved mouth. The first few rays of the dorsal fin are not entirely connected by the fin membrane, giving it a rather frilly appearance. The lateral line is strongly curved in hte region of the pectoral fin.