Silver tilefish

Branchiostegus argentatus

Malacanthid Fish of Chinese Seas

Silver
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

Branchiostegus argentatus is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a tilefish belonging to the family Malacanthidae. It is from the East and South China seas. This species reaches a length of 27.3 cm (10.7 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Malacanthidae
Genus: Branchiostegus
Water type: Marine