The Banded blanquillo (Malacanthus brevirostris) is a saltwater fish of the family Malacanthidae that grows up to 32 cm.
Description
The flagtail blanquillo is a tilefish from the Indo-Pacific and eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 32 cm and has a slender, elongate, pale grey body with a yellow and black banded tail. It lives on sandy and rubble bottoms near reefs, where it builds a burrow of pebbles and gravel into which it darts when threatened. It feeds on small zooplankton and bottom invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded blanquillo?
The Banded blanquillo has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Banded blanquillo live?
The Banded blanquillo lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Banded blanquillo get?
The Banded blanquillo grows to a maximum of about 32 cm. On average the species is around 27 cm.
Is the Banded blanquillo dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded blanquillo is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded blanquillo edible?
The Banded blanquillo is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Malacanthus
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