description Deepwater Tilefish Overview
The deepwater tilefish, Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps, is a large marine fish found in the western North Atlantic. It lives over soft sediment along the continental shelf and slope, commonly at depths of roughly 150 to 540 metres, where it excavates burrows and shelters. The species belongs to the tilefish family Malacanthidae and is harvested commercially and recreationally for food.
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What is the deepwater tilefish?
The deepwater tilefish is the marine fish species Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps. It lives in the western North Atlantic over soft sediment on the continental shelf and slope.
How deep does the deepwater tilefish live?
It is commonly found at roughly 150 to 540 metres below the surface. The fish uses soft-bottom habitats along the continental shelf and slope.
Where does the deepwater tilefish shelter?
Deepwater tilefish excavate burrows in soft sediment and use them for shelter. Their burrowing behavior is associated with the seafloor habitats where they live.
Is the deepwater tilefish a shallow coastal fish?
No, it is a deepwater species of the western North Atlantic. It commonly lives at around 150 to 540 metres, where it shelters in burrows over soft sediment.
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