Atlantic goldeneye tilefish (Caulolatilus chrysops)

Scientific name: Caulolatilus chrysops Valenciennes, 1833

The Atlantic goldeneye tilefish (Caulolatilus chrysops) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae.

Biology

Inhabits rubble bottoms. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and other invertebrates; occasionally on small fishes. Flesh not appreciated. Minimum depth from. Traded as an aquarium fish at Cear?, Brazil.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Caulolatilus chrysops
Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 60.0
Common length: 44.0
Depth range: 76–244 m (249–801 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 76 - 244 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: North Carolina and Dry Tortugas, Florida (USA), major part of the Antilles to Rio de Janeiro, Paran? and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Throughout Caribbean (Dooley, pers. comm., ).
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)