Stark's tilefish (Hoplolatilus starcki)

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus starcki Randall & Dooley, 1974

The Stark's tilefish (Hoplolatilus starcki) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–26°C (70–79°F).

Stark's tilefish care at a glance

Temperature: 21–26°C (70–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16; Vertebrae: 24. Small juvenile bright blue. Preopercular serrae 30-57.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus starcki
Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Depth range: 20–105 m (66–344 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 105 m, usually 20 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Moluccas and Philippines to Timor, north to the Mariana Islands, south to Rowley Shoals and New Caledonia; throughout Micronesia. Range extends to Pitcairn.
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.)