Tilefish

Tilefishes
Temporal range:
Hoplolatilus randalli
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Acanthuriformes
Family: Malacanthidae
Poey, 1861
Genera
Blue blanquillo, Malacanthus latovittatus

Tilefishes or sand tilefishes are mostly small percomorph marine fish comprising the family Malacanthidae. They are usually found in sandy, shallow areas, especially near coral reefs. Exceptionally colorful species of tilefish are favored for aquariums.

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