Ribbed tilefish
📖 Overview
Ribbed tilefish (Branchiostegus doliatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Malacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. It occurs at depths between 90 and 612 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12. Body pink, with black vertical bars from behind opercle to near caudal fin; vertical fins yellowish .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ribbed tilefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 90 - 612 m . Deep-water South Africa; Mauritius and Reunion; off Madagascar (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latilus doliatus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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