Dusky tilefish (Hoplolatilus cuniculus)

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus cuniculus Randall & Dooley, 1974

The Dusky tilefish (Hoplolatilus cuniculus) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Maldives and Mauritius to the Society Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef.

Dusky tilefish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-34; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20; Vertebrae: 24. Preopercular serrae 30-58. H. cuniculus is variable in coloration, ranging from pale olive brown to yellowish or light greenish or a mixture with some geographic variation.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus cuniculus
Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Depth range: 25–115 m (82–377 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 25 - 115 m, usually 30 - 115 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Maldives and Mauritius to the Society Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
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.)