Chameleon sand tilefish (Hoplolatilus chlupatyi)

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus chlupatyi Klausewitz, McCosker, Randall & Zetzsche, 1978

The Chameleon sand tilefish (Hoplolatilus chlupatyi) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Western Central Pacific, Batangas, Philippines.

Chameleon sand tilefish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 24. Capable of rapidly changing its coloration through a wide range of colors. Preopercular serrae 15-16.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus chlupatyi
Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 30 - ? m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Batangas, Philippines.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)