Bony fish
Ocean Whitefish
Caulolatilus princeps
Also known as: Bighead Tilefish, Blanquillo, Tilefin
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Bighead Tilefish
- Blanquillo
- Tilefin
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2010
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Overview
Found singly, over mud, and sand bottoms, of rocky reefs.
They feed by digging into the substrate for small fish and 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 · Eastern Pacific
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LIVES IN
Found singly, over mud, and sand bottoms, of rocky reefs.
RANGE
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Adult photos 1
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