The great northern tilefish is a vibrant marine species known for its elongated body and iridescent scales. It inhabits deep waters along the Atlantic coast, dwelling in burrows on sandy or muddy sea floors. Typically reaching lengths of 24-38 inches and weighing 15-25 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and mollusks. Tilefish are solitary and exhibit territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Great northern tilefish
length · weight
Great northern tilefish
length · weight
Great northern tilefish
length · weight
Great northern tilefish
length · weight


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