Cubbyu
Pareques umbrosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–91 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Drab and quiet over soft coastal bottoms, the cubbyu is secretive but will let a diver come close. It belongs to the drum family, fish that vibrate the swim bladder to produce sound, and reaches about 25 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sciaenidae › Pareques
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282143.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cubbyu live?
- The Cubbyu (Pareques umbrosus) is typically found at 5–91 m.
- Is the Cubbyu dangerous to divers?
- The Cubbyu is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cubbyu get?
- The Cubbyu grows to about 25 cm.