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Tilefish are marine fishes in the family Malacanthidae, found in tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Many species live near the seafloor and excavate burrows or shelter in rubble, behavior that distinguishes them from many other commercially harvested fishes. S...
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Complex burrow construction and social habitat use provide notable behavioral sophistication, offset by only partial deep-sea relevance.
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The blueline tilefish, Caulolatilus microps, is a marine fish in the tilefish family Malacanthidae. It lives in the western Atlantic and is associated with offshore, demersal habitats, where it feeds near the seabed. The species is recognizable by blue lines or markings beneath the eyes and is caugh...
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Recognizable facial lines and valued fishery status offer appeal, but limited unusual biology keeps acclaim moderate.
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