Rhombus maximus [The Turbot] are both met with, inhabiting deep water. They are seldom taken near the shore. The former is the more plentiful. The latter is known here as the Roan Fluke, and always commands a ready sale and a high price. The other is called the Turbot; and though it sells well, it is not so valuable as the true turbot, nor yet so eagerly sought after by the higher classes.
Rhombus vulgaris [The Brill or Pearl Turbot].
This species is occasionally taken along with the two preceding, but must rank as rare with us.
Rhombus hirtus [Muller’s Topknot] occurs at intervals along our whole line of coast.
Solea vulgaris [The Sole] is not so common with us as its name would seem to indicate.
Solea pegusa [The Lemon Sole]. Rare.
Monochirus linguatulus [The Solenette] is of more frequent occurrence. I have found it in the stomach of the cod and haddock.
Lepidogaster Cornubiensis [The Cornish Sucker].
I remember finding a small fish, on one occasion, where our fishermen clean their lines, and which resembled the above in almost every particular. It is the only specimen that has come under my notice.
Lepidogaster bimaculatus [The Two-spotted Sucker].