Pastel Tilefish
Hoplolatilus fronticinctus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–70 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rare tilefish of sandy patches at the bases of reefs, it builds and schools above huge mounds of rubble up to five metres long. It lives alone or in pairs and grows to about 21 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Malacanthidae › Hoplolatilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218376.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pastel Tilefish live?
- The Pastel Tilefish (Hoplolatilus fronticinctus) is typically found at 40–70 m.
- Is the Pastel Tilefish dangerous to divers?
- The Pastel Tilefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pastel Tilefish get?
- The Pastel Tilefish grows to about 21 cm.