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Caulolatilus microps Goode & Bean, 1878 Grey tilefish |
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photo by
Flescher, D. |
| Family: | Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 90 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,000.0 g; max. reported age: 15 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 162 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: North Carolina to southern Florida in USA and Mexico; also in northern and probably eastern Gulf of Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs on mud and rubble bottom. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates (crustaceans, mollusks, polychaetes and brittle stars) and fishes. Captured mainly from 75 to 200 m deep and occurring to at least 236 m (Ref. 6134). Marketed fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||