Purple Sand Tilefish
Hoplolatilus purpureus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–85 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small tilefish of steep seaward slopes, it hovers over sand and rubble patches, usually in pairs, ready to dart into a burrow. Washed in purple, it grows to only about thirteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Malacanthidae › Hoplolatilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278093.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purple Sand Tilefish live?
- The Purple Sand Tilefish (Hoplolatilus purpureus) is typically found at 30–85 m.
- Is the Purple Sand Tilefish dangerous to divers?
- The Purple Sand Tilefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Purple Sand Tilefish get?
- The Purple Sand Tilefish grows to about 13 cm.