Tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps)

Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for Tilefish:

• Eggs and Larvae: Tilefish eggs and larvae have EFH identified as the water column between the 250 and 1200 foot isobath, from U.S. / Canadian boundary to the Virginia / North Carolina boundary. Tilefish eggs and larvae are generally found in water temperatures from 46 - 66F.
  
  
• Juveniles and Adults: Tilefish juveniles and adults have EFH identified as benthic waters and substrate between the 250 and 1200 ft isobath, from U.S. / Canadian boundary to the Virginia / North Carolina boundary. Tilefish are generally found in rough bottom, small burrows and sheltered areas in water temperatures from 46 - 64F.
  
  
• HAPC: Tilefish are shelter-seeking and habitat limited. HAPC for juvenile and adult tilefish is substrate between the 250 and 1200 ft isobath, from U.S. / Canadian boundary to the Virginia / North Carolina boundary within statistical areas 616 and 537.