Image Bank - Fishes
Red Tilefish
Reference |
IB1728 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Tilefishes - MALACANTHIDAE |
Common Name |
Red Tilefish |
Scientific Name |
Branchiostegus japonicus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Red Tilefish is found in deeper coastal waters from 20 to 600 m and is rarely seen. They prey on small crustaceans, worms and molluscs. source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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