Species of ray-finned fish
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Hoplolatilus purpureus, the purple sand tilefish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a tilefish belonging to the family Malacanthidae. It is native to the western central Pacific Ocean where its range includes Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Philippines, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is native to the seaward side of reefs and occurs at depths of from . This species can reach a length of total length. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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