Yellow tilefish (Hoplolatilus luteus)

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus luteus Allen & Kuiter, 1989

The Yellow tilefish (Hoplolatilus luteus) is a marine fish of the family Malacanthidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Indonesia and Solomon Is.

Yellow tilefish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Found near coastal reefs. Hovers above it's burrow in flat soft silty bottoms. Usually in pairs.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hoplolatilus luteus
Family: Malacanthidae (Tilefishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory, usually 15 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia and Solomon Is.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
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.)