Yellow-spotted tilefish (Hoplolatilus fourmanoiri)

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus fourmanoiri Smith, 1964

The Yellow-spotted tilefish (Hoplolatilus fourmanoiri) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific.

Yellow-spotted tilefish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19; Vertebrae: 25. Preopercular serrae: 30-50.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus fourmanoiri
Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.0
Common length: 8.0
Depth range: 5–60 m (16–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 60 m, usually 50 - ? m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)