Branchiostegus semifasciatus (Norman, 1931)
Zebra tilefish
Branchiostegus semifasciatus
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes)
Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,500.0 g
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 300 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Casablanca, Morocco to Baia dos Tigres, Angola. Rare north of Dakar, Senegal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Epibenthic. Has a marked seasonal availability. Most abundant from June to October at 50-100 m depth (Ref. 7358).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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