The ocean whitefish, also known as the ocean tilefish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a tilefish belonging to the family Malacanthidae. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Ocean whitefish
Tilefishes are mostly small perciform marine fish comprising the family Malacanthidae. They are usually found in sandy areas, especially near coral reefs. They have a long life span, up to 46 years (females) and 39 years (males).
Tilefish
Blue blanquillo, Malacanthus latovittatus
Tilefish live in burrows, sometimes forming undersea Pueblo villages. Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps
Serving of Red tilefish Branchiostegus japonicus