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The Atlantic goldeneye tilefish (Caulolatilus chrysops) is a saltwater fish of the family Malacanthidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
The Atlantic goldeneye tilefish is a tilefish from the western Atlantic, from the southeastern United States to South America. The species grows to about 60 cm and has a streamlined, grey-pink body with a yellow stripe below the golden eye and yellow tints in the fins. As a bottom-dweller it lives over soft and rocky bottoms of the outer shelf edge and slope, between about 75 and 245 metres, often near burrows, and hunts crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. It is a valued food fish. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Atlantic goldeneye tilefish?
The Atlantic goldeneye tilefish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Yellow stripe below the golden eye; burrow-dwelling bottom fish
Where does the Atlantic goldeneye tilefish live?
The Atlantic goldeneye tilefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic
How big does the Atlantic goldeneye tilefish get?
The Atlantic goldeneye tilefish grows to a maximum of about 60 cm. On average the species is around 44 cm.
Is the Atlantic goldeneye tilefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Atlantic goldeneye tilefish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Atlantic goldeneye tilefish edible?
Yes, the Atlantic goldeneye tilefish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Caulolatilus
More from the family Malacanthidae
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