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Caulolatilus hubbsi Dooley, 1978 Hubbs' tilefish |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 36 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 41 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California in Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands; apparently an old record from southern California, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits the bottom, in the area occupied by C. affinis and C. princeps, but prefers shallower waters. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||