Fin's Fish Guide
The Yellow tilefish (Hoplolatilus luteus) is a saltwater fish of the family Malacanthidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The yellow tilefish is a tilefish (Malacanthidae) from deeper sand and rubble water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate, yellow body with a blunt head and a long dorsal fin. As a bottom-dweller it builds a burrow or mound of coral rubble and sand in which it shelters and hovers just above it to snap at drifting zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellow tilefish?
The Yellow tilefish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Yellow tilefish live?
The Yellow tilefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Yellow tilefish get?
The Yellow tilefish grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Yellow tilefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellow 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.
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Same genus Hoplolatilus
More from the family Malacanthidae
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