Tropical Reefs

Banded Blanquillo

Malacanthus brevirostris

Location: Wakatobi, Indonesia

Scientific Name: Malacanthus brevirostris

Also known as: Quakerfish

Category: Tilefishes

Size: Up to 12 in (36 cm)

Depth: 30-150 ft. (10-45 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, French Polynesia