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The Pink tilefish (Branchiostegus wardi) is a saltwater fish of the family Malacanthidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
Ward's tilefish is a tilefish (Malacanthidae) from the western Pacific around Australia. The species has an elongate, reddish body with yellow and silvery tints and a fairly high head. It lives bottom-bound on the continental shelf, where on soft bottoms it often lives in self-dug burrows. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small fishes, molluscs and crustaceans. It is a bycatch of the demersal fishery. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pink tilefish?
The Pink tilefish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Digs burrows in soft bottoms; bottom hunter of the continental shelf around Australia.
Where does the Pink tilefish live?
The Pink tilefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Pacific around Australia; continental shelf.
How big does the Pink tilefish get?
The Pink tilefish grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Pink tilefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Pink tilefish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Pink tilefish edible?
Yes, the Pink tilefish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Branchiostegus
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