Artificial Reef Field Guide: Caulolatilus princeps
| Common Name | Ocean Whitefish |
| Code(s) | CAPR |
| Id Number | 908 |
| Taxa | Resident Fish |
| Mobility | Mobile |
| Colonial / Solitary | Solitary |
| Typical Substrate Type | Hard |
Species Description
The Ocean whitefish is elongate, with a small mouth. Dorsal and anal fins long; Yellowish brown above; whitish below. Fins are yellow with green edge. Blue stripe near edge of dorsal fins.
Species Habitat
Mostly offshore rocky reefs and banks, esp around islands.
Species Range
Vancouver Island to Peru