Pohle's Tilefish
Hoplolatilus pohle
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–90 m
- For divers: safe
A tilefish of deeper reefs, Pohle's tilefish hovers within a metre of the bottom between about 40 and 90 metres, usually in pairs but sometimes alone. Like its kin it likely keeps a burrow nearby to bolt into when threatened. It is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Malacanthidae › Hoplolatilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278092.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pohle's Tilefish live?
- The Pohle's Tilefish (Hoplolatilus pohle) is typically found at 40–90 m.
- Is the Pohle's Tilefish dangerous to divers?
- The Pohle's Tilefish is harmless to divers.