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Redback Sand Tilefish
Hoplolatilus marcosi
Hoplolatilus marcosi, the redback sand tilefish, is a species of tilefish native to the western central Pacific Ocean. It is an inhabitant of reefs being found at depths of from 18 to 80 metres (59 to 262 ft) though usually deeper than 30 metres (98 ft). This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
From the article Hoplolatilus marcosi on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Description
Hoplolatilus marcosi has an elongated fusiform body with a slightly forked caudal fin.it is distinctive within the genus by having a horizontal red stripe running either side of the lateral line, although this looks black from a distance. The dorsal fin contains 9 spines and 16 soft rays while the anal fin has 1-2 spines and 14-15 soft rays. This species attains a maximum total length of 12 cm (4.7 in) although 10.4 cm (4.1 in).
Range & habitat
Hoplolatilus marcosi is found in the western Pacific Ocean and has been recorded from the Indonesia, Philippines, Palau, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Wikipedia: “Distribution”
In human culture
The specific name honours Ferdinand Marcos (1917–1989) who was president of the Philippines at the time this species was discovered.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 617210.