Blue blanquillo
A species of Malacanthus, Also known as Striped blanquillo, Sand tilefish, Blue tilefish Scientific name : Malacanthus latovittatus Genus : Malacanthus
Blue blanquillo, A species of Malacanthus
Also known as:
Striped blanquillo, Sand tilefish, Blue tilefish
Botanical name: Malacanthus latovittatus
Genus: Malacanthus
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Description
Photo By Julien Bidet for MDC Seamarc , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The blue blanquillo is one of the many members of the family Malacanthidae, which are distinguishable by their streamlined bodies and the large crest on their head. The fish is primarily blue, with some shades of yellow, and can change colour in different situations. on their backs, there is a series of stripes that run across its body. Their belly is white and the head colour changes from a light blue to a pinkish mix during spawning season.
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Photo By Julien Bidet for MDC Seamarc , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Tilefishes Genus
Malacanthus Species
Blue blanquillo 
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