| Family: |
Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes) |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 45 - 290 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: throughout the Gulf of Mexico (excluding Florida, USA) to Cuba. Reported to range south to Suriname (Ref. 13608). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on muddy bottoms. Marketed mostly fresh. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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