Gladius Sea Chub
Kyphosus gladius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 45.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A sea chub of coastal blue water that reaches a little over half a metre, this fish grazes and grifts near the surface above the shelf. Members of its genus feed heavily on algae and drifting plant matter.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Kyphosidae › Kyphosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835106.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gladius Sea Chub live?
- The Gladius Sea Chub (Kyphosus gladius) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Gladius Sea Chub dangerous to divers?
- The Gladius Sea Chub is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gladius Sea Chub get?
- The Gladius Sea Chub grows to about 45.7 cm.