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Hoplolatilus purpureus Burgess, 1978 Purple sand tilefish |
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photo by
Steene, R. |
| Family: | Malacanthidae (Tilefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 85 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo West Pacific: Philippines south to Indonesia east to Solomon Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-16; Vertebrae: 24-24. Preopercular serrae 37-48 (Ref. 9933). Greatest depth of body 5.2-5.5 in SL; overall magenta body color; broad, red upper and lower margins on tail (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs on sand and rubble patches of steep seaward slopes. Usually in pairs (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||