Sand Tilefish
Malacanthus plumieri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–153 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
This tilefish builds a mound of rubble and broken shell near reefs and grass beds, and dives into it head first the moment it is alarmed. It hunts mantis shrimps, small fish, worms, urchins and other bottom prey across sand and rubble flats. It can reach about seventy centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Malacanthidae › Malacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277261.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Tilefish live?
- The Sand Tilefish (Malacanthus plumieri) is typically found at 10–153 m.
- Is the Sand Tilefish dangerous to divers?
- The Sand Tilefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Sand Tilefish get?
- The Sand Tilefish grows to about 70 cm.