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Branchiostegus semifasciatus (Norman, 1931) Zebra tilefish |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,500.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Casablanca, Morocco to Baia dos Tigres, Angola. Rare north of Dakar, Senegal. | |||
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| Biology: | Epibenthic. Has a marked seasonal availability. Most abundant from June to October at 50-100 m depth (Ref. 7358). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||