Gulf bareye tilefish (Caulolatilus intermedius)

Scientific name: Caulolatilus intermedius Howell Rivero, 1936

Gulf bareye tilefish (Caulolatilus intermedius)

The Gulf bareye tilefish (Caulolatilus intermedius) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, throughout the Gulf of Mexico (excluding Florida, USA) to Cuba. Reported to range south to Suriname.

Biology

Found on muddy bottoms. Marketed mostly fresh.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Caulolatilus intermedius
Family
Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
60.0
Common length
20.0
Depth range
45–290 m (148–951 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 45 - 290 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: throughout the Gulf of Mexico (excluding Florida, USA) to Cuba. Reported to range south to Suriname.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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