Grey tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 30–162 m.
Scientific name: Caulolatilus microps · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 90 cm
The grey tilefish is a demersal latilid that occurs on mud and rubble bottom, from 30 to 162 m. It feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks, polychaetes and brittle stars, as well as fishes, and it is marketed fresh. Maximum length is about 90 cm total length, commonly about 55 cm, and it can live 15 years. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, with a very high price category. Fishing vulnerability is high at 58 of 100 and resilience low. IUCN lists it as data deficient.
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