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Tile fish

Lopholatilus villarii Miranda Ribeiro, 1915
Max Length
107 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
142–500 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
67.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Tile fish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lopholatilus villarii
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1915
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
107 cm
Depth Range
142–500 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
67.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tile fish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tile fish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
34cm TL

🌍 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

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
107cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
67.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1915

🌐 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

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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