Caulolatilus microps Goode & Bean, 1878

Grey tilefish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Malacanthidae \| Latilinae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Blueline tilefish, Blueline tilefish, Blanquillo lucio, ... more

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Main reference

Dooley, J.K. 1978. (Ref. 8991)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 90.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251); common length : 55.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3276); max. published weight: 7,000 g (Ref. 3276); max. reported age: 15 years (Ref. 6134)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 236 m

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 37°N - 24°N

Western Atlantic: North Carolina to southern Florida in USA and Mexico; also in northern and probably eastern Gulf of Mexico.
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Occurs on mud and rubble bottom. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates (crustaceans, mollusks, polychaetes and brittle stars) and fishes. Captured mainly from 75 to 200 m deep and occurring to at least 236 m (Ref. 6134). Marketed fresh.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5005

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.14; tmax=15)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (58 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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