Fin's Fish Guide
The Blackline Tilefish (Caulolatilus cyanops) is a saltwater fish of the family Malacanthidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
The blackline 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, greyish-brown body with a yellow stripe below the eye. As a bottom-dweller it lives over soft and rocky bottoms of the outer shelf edge and slope, between about 45 and 495 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 Blackline Tilefish?
The Blackline Tilefish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Yellow stripe below the eye; burrow-dwelling bottom fish of the shelf edge
Where does the Blackline Tilefish live?
The Blackline Tilefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic
How big does the Blackline Tilefish get?
The Blackline Tilefish grows to a maximum of about 60 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Blackline Tilefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackline 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 Blackline Tilefish edible?
Yes, the Blackline Tilefish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Caulolatilus
More from the family Malacanthidae
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