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Shiny-back Tilefish (Hoplolatilus oreni)
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Ecological Illustration of Shiny-back Tilefish (Hoplolatilus oreni)
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Malacanthidae

Shiny-back Tilefish

Hoplolatilus oreni

Malacanthid Fish of the Western Indian Ocean

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Shiny-back Tilefish is a marine fish found around Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 14.1 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family
Malacanthidae
Genus
Hoplolatilus
Water type
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
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