Family

Common name: Tilefish

Scientific name: Malacanthidae

Malacanthidae, commonly known as tilefish, are a family of marine fish found in sandy areas of tropical and subtropical oceans. They are known for their bright colors and elongated bodies, with some species capable of burrowing into the substrate to create shelters. Tilefish are generally peaceful and can be kept in larger aquariums with plenty of open sand and rockwork for hiding. They feed on a variety of foods including small invertebrates and zooplankton. Due to their size and burrowing behavior, they require a stable and well-structured environment.

  1. Flashing Tilefish (Hoplolatilus chlupatyi) beautiful marine fish from Indonesia
    Common name: Chameleon sand tilefish
    Scientific name: Hoplolatilus chlupatyi
  2. オキナワサンゴアマダイ
    Common name: Pale sand tilefish
    Scientific name: Hoplolatilus cuniculus
  3. Common name: Yellow-spotted tilefish
    Scientific name: Hoplolatilus fourmanoiri
  4. Hoplolatilus fronticinctus
    Common name: Pastel tilefish
    Scientific name: Hoplolatilus fronticinctus
  5. Common name: Yellow tilefish
    Scientific name: Hoplolatilus luteus
  6. Flashing Tilefish (Hoplolatilus chlupatyi) beautiful marine fish from Indonesia
    Common name: Red-stripe tilefish
    Scientific name: Hoplolatilus marcosi
  7. Common name: Purple tilefish
    Scientific name: Hoplolatilus purpureus
  8. Bluehead tilefish (Hoplolatilus starcki) swimming in Reef Tank
    Common name: Starck's tilefish
    Scientific name: Hoplolatilus starcki
  9. Flagtail or Blanquillo or Quakerfish (Malacanthus brevirostris)
    Common name: Quakerfish
    Scientific name: Malacanthus brevirostris
  10. A Blue Blanquillo (Malacanthus latovittatus) in the Red Sea, Egypt
    Common name: Blue blanquillo
    Scientific name: Malacanthus latovittatus
  11. Sand Tilefish (Malacanthus plumieri).
    Common name: Whiting
    Scientific name: Malacanthus plumieri