341 observationsLeast Concern
Ocean Whitefish
Caulolatilus princeps
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Latilidae ›Genus: Caulolatilus
About
Caulolatilus princeps, the ocean whitefish, is a species of tilefish native to the eastern Pacific Ocean where it commonly occurs from central California to Peru as well as the Galapagos Islands. It is also found more rarely north to Vancouver, British Columbia. It can be found on sandy, muddy or rocky seafloors at depths of from 10 to 91 metres (33 to 299 ft), most commonly between 24 and 55 metres (79 and 180 ft). This species can...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ocean Whitefish is Caulolatilus princeps.
- The Ocean Whitefish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Ocean Whitefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ocean Whitefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ocean Whitefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Ocean Whitefish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Ocean Whitefish belongs to the family Latilidae.
- Ocean Whitefish belongs to the genus Caulolatilus.