Bony fish
Grey Tilefish
Caulolatilus microps
Also known as: Atlantic Blueline Tilefish, Blueline Tilefish
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Atlantic Blueline Tilefish
- Blueline Tilefish
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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
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Atlantic
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LIVES IN
Found singly, in deep waters, over mud and rubble bottoms, on upper slopes of the outer continental shelf.
RANGE
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Adult photos 1
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