Hubbs' tilefish (Caulolatilus hubbsi)

Scientific name: Caulolatilus hubbsi Dooley, 1978

The Hubbs' tilefish (Caulolatilus hubbsi) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California in Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands; apparently an old record from southern California, USA.

Biology

Inhabits the bottom, in the area occupied by C. affinis and C. princeps, but prefers shallower waters.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Caulolatilus hubbsi
Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 36.0
Depth range: 18–41 m (59–135 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 41 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California in Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands; apparently an old record from southern California, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
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.

Last updated 27 September 2026