Brassy Chub
Kyphosus vaigiensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A herbivore of surf swept outer reef flats and lagoons, the brassy chub grazes algae from hard bottoms down to about 24 metres and grows to roughly 70 centimetres. Adults hug the coast while juveniles drift in the open ocean alongside floating debris.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kyphosidae › Kyphosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218706.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brassy Chub live?
- The Brassy Chub (Kyphosus vaigiensis) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Brassy Chub dangerous to divers?
- The Brassy Chub is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brassy Chub get?
- The Brassy Chub grows to about 70 cm.