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The Blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) is a saltwater fish of the family Malacanthidae that grows up to 90 cm.
Description
The blueline tilefish is a tilefish from the western Atlantic, along the southeastern coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico. The species grows to about 90 cm and has a streamlined, greyish-brown body with a yellow and blue stripe below the eye. As a bottom-dweller it lives over soft and rocky bottoms of the outer continental shelf, between about 30 and 160 metres, often near burrows. It hunts crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. It is a valued food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blueline tilefish?
The Blueline tilefish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Yellow and blue stripe below the eye; burrow-dwelling bottom fish
Where does the Blueline tilefish live?
The Blueline tilefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic
How big does the Blueline tilefish get?
The Blueline tilefish grows to a maximum of about 90 cm. On average the species is around 55 cm.
Is the Blueline tilefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Blueline 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 Blueline tilefish edible?
Yes, the Blueline tilefish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Caulolatilus
More from the family Malacanthidae
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