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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Reticulated tilefish

Caulolatilus guppyi Van, 1937
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
41–171 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
20 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Reticulated tilefish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Caulolatilus guppyi
Authority
Van, 1937
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
35 cm
Depth Range
41–171 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Reticulated tilefish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Reticulated tilefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Reticulated tilefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Reticulated tilefish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 41 - 171 m , usually 60 - 110 m . Tropical; 11°N - 6°N Central Atlantic: Venezuela to at least Suriname (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Van, 1937

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