Caulolatilus guppyi Beebe & Tee-Van, 1937 Reticulated tilefish |
photo by
Kolding, J. |
Family: | Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 41 - 171 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Venezuela to at least Suriname (Ref. 5217); including Trinidad (Dooley, pers. comm., Ref. 26938). | |||
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Biology: | Found on sand-shell bottoms. Flesh not highly appreciated. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |