Ichtyologie, ou, Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière des poissons, A Berlin, Chez l'auteur, & chez François de la Garde libraire, 1785-1797. fishes, Germany, ichthyology, pictorial works, The illustration features a flat, oval-shaped fish displaying a rich pattern of spots and speckles across its body. The fish has a broad head with prominent eyes, giving it a somewhat curious expression. Its dorsal and anal fins are elongated and taper towards the tail. In the background, there is a faint outline of its profile, emphasizing its unique shape. The caption includes the scientific name Pleuronectes decurrens and indicates its common name as The Fluke, highlighting its identification within the aquatic species.