Purple sand tilefish (Hoplolatilus purpureus)

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus purpureus Burgess, 1978

The Purple sand tilefish (Hoplolatilus purpureus) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Western Central Pacific, Philippines and the Solomon Islands.

Purple sand tilefish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16; Vertebrae: 24. Preopercular serrae 37-48.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus purpureus
Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 18–80 m (59–262 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 80 m, usually 35 - 70 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Philippines and the Solomon Islands.
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.)