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Family Malacanthidae
Tilefishes
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Tropical tilefishes create burrows and feed upon small invertebrates
buried in sand. They are skittish and dive into their home when
alarmed. Tilefishes have sharp teeth and a large spine on the gill
cover. Bluefish from the Atlantic are members of this family.
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HAWAII
Malacanthus brevirostris
Kahe Point, Oahu, 50 feet
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FLAGTAIL TILEFISH
| Occasional in burrows on sand flats in deeper water. Feeds upon worms and crustaceans.
Swims with undulating motion. Attains at least 12 inches. |
INDO-PACIFIC
Malacanthus latovittata
EASTERN PACIFIC
Caulolatilus princeps
 
Emerald Bay, Catalina, California, 50 feet
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OCEAN WHITEFISH
| Fairly common on sandy areas adjacent to rocky reefs and kelp forests. |
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