Ocean Whitefish
Caulolatilus princeps
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–91 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A solitary fish of rocky reefs and soft sand bottoms down to about ninety metres, it digs into the substrate to root out its food. It reaches just over a metre and is good eating, common along the eastern Pacific coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Malacanthidae › Caulolatilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276217.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocean Whitefish live?
- The Ocean Whitefish (Caulolatilus princeps) is typically found at 10–91 m.
- Is the Ocean Whitefish dangerous to divers?
- The Ocean Whitefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ocean Whitefish get?
- The Ocean Whitefish grows to about 1 m.