Bluestriped Chub
Kyphosus ocyurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 59 cm
- For divers: safe
A chub of the eastern Pacific that swims close to the surface over rocky shores, open ocean and isolated island reefs, often near floating logs. It mixes into fast moving schools with related chubs and reaches about 59 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kyphosidae › Kyphosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1018702.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluestriped Chub live?
- The Bluestriped Chub (Kyphosus ocyurus) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Bluestriped Chub dangerous to divers?
- The Bluestriped Chub is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluestriped Chub get?
- The Bluestriped Chub grows to about 59 cm.