Zebra-Perch Sea Chub
Kyphosus azureus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–8 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A herbivorous sea chub of shallow rocky reefs and reef flats, the zebra perch grazes algae in water no more than 8 metres deep. It often schools near sergeant majors and broadcasts its eggs into open water to spawn.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kyphosidae › Kyphosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1019728.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zebra-Perch Sea Chub live?
- The Zebra-Perch Sea Chub (Kyphosus azureus) is typically found at 0–8 m.
- Is the Zebra-Perch Sea Chub dangerous to divers?
- The Zebra-Perch Sea Chub is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zebra-Perch Sea Chub get?
- The Zebra-Perch Sea Chub grows to about 45 cm.