Atlantic goldeneye tilefish (Caulolatilus chrysops) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 76–244 m.
Scientific name: Caulolatilus chrysops · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 60 cm
The Atlantic goldeneye tilefish is a demersal latilid that inhabits rubble bottoms, from 76 to 244 m. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and other invertebrates and occasionally on small fishes, and its flesh is not appreciated. Maximum length is about 60 cm total length, commonly about 44 cm. It is a commercial species, a gamefish and a commercial aquarium fish, with a very high price category. Fishing vulnerability is moderate to high at 49 of 100 and resilience medium, and climate vulnerability is high to very high at 66 of 100. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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