Tile fish
📖 Overview
Tile fish (Lopholatilus villarii), first described by Miranda Ribeiro, 1915 is a very large fish in the family Malacanthidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 107.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 142 to 500 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is valued as a game and sport species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tile fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 142 - 500 m . Subtropical; 22°S - 51°S, 69°W - 43°W Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janiero, Brazil, Uruguay, south to Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brazilian Giant Tilefish · Brazilian Tilefish |
| 🌍CES | štíhlice Villarova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Latigo-gigante-do-sul · Peixe-batata |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Аргентинский хохлач |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cabezón |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 維氏脊項弱棘魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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