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Created 3/27/2020

Family Malacanthidae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Malacanthus plumieri



Jardines de la Reina, Cuba, 15 feet
   

SAND TILEFISH

Occurs among sandy rubble where it feeds upon buried worms and shellfish.  An active predator that swims with an undulating motion.  Attains 28 inches.  North Carolina to Uruguay.