Sand Tilefish

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This is a Sand Tilefish about 16 inches. Photo by Rod 03 March 2008.

Location Mike's Wreck, Key Largo in about 30 feet water.

Malacanthus plumieri

Features: 1. Crescent tail; 2. Dark area on upper central tail; Hovers over sand
Description: Long White Body
Notes: Very Wary; Hard to approach;

Audubon Field Guide; page 471; plate 275;
Reef Fish ID, 3rd edition; page 380-381; plate 381;
Size: 12-18 inches; max 2 feet;
Depth: 20-70 feet

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Rod Bigelow

Box 13 Chazy Lake
Dannemora, N.Y. 12929

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