Photos about tilefishes (Malacanthidae); including tilefish larvae and juveniles: Ocean whitefish (Caulolatilus princeps) are important food fish. Catches increase two-three times after El Nino years supporting the theory that this species has greater reproductive success in warmer waters.Cultured tilefish larva.Adult flagtail tilefish, (Malacanthus brevirostris) on a reef in Hawaii.
