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Bony fish

Grey Tilefish

Caulolatilus microps

Also known as: Atlantic Blueline Tilefish, Blueline Tilefish

Adult
@Fishyfisher · Corolla, NC, United States · July 20191 / 1
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Overview

Found singly, in deep waters, over mud and rubble bottoms, on upper slopes of the outer continental shelf.
They dig into the substrate for small fish and benthic invertebrates.

Tilefish form undersea Pueblo villages made from gravel or sand substrate these self-made burrows and caves are at the base of reefs or piles of rock, often in canyons or at the edge of steep slopes.
If disturbed they quickly dive head-first into their constructed retreats.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Behaviour
solitary

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Atlantic
  • Exact location · 1
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Found singly, in deep waters, over mud and rubble bottoms, on upper slopes of the outer continental shelf.

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Adult photos 1

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    Taxonomy

    1. familyLatilidae
    2. genusCaulolatilus
    3. speciesCaulolatilus microps Goode & Bean, 1878

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