Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps

Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps
Tilefish Tile"fish`, n. (Zo["o]l.) A large, edible, deep-water food fish ({Lopholatilus cham[ae]leonticeps}) more or less thickly covered with large, round, yellow spots. [1913 Webster]

Note: It was discovered off the Eastern coast of the United States in 1880, and was abundant in 1881, but is believed to have become extinct in 1882. [1913 Webster]


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