Caulolatilus chrysops (Valenciennes, 1833)
Atlantic goldeneye tilefish
Caulolatilus chrysops
photo by Kolding, J.

 Family:  Malacanthidae (Tilefishes), subfamily: Latilinae
 Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 76 - 244 m
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: North Carolina and Dry Tortugas, Florida (USA), major part of the Antilles to Rio de Janeiro, ParanĂ¡ (Ref. 47377) and Sao Paulo, Brazil (Ref. 7251). Throughout Caribbean (Dooley, pers. comm., Ref. 26938).
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits rubble bottoms. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and other invertebrates; occasionally on small fishes. Flesh not appreciated (Ref. 5217). Minimum depth from Ref. 47377. Traded as an aquarium fish at CearĂ¡, Brazil (Ref. 49392).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G. - 05.04.10
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 15.08.94

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