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The Bass seachub (Kyphosus vaigiensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Kyphosidae that grows up to 70 cm.
Description
The brassy chub is a sea chub or drummer (Kyphosidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has an oval, silvery-grey body with fine, yellowish-bronze lengthwise stripes and a small mouth. It forms schools over hard, algae-coated bottoms of exposed, surf-swept outer reef flats, lagoons and seaward reefs. As a plant-eating fish it grazes mainly filamentous algae and other seaweed. It is a local food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bass seachub?
The Bass seachub has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Fine yellow-bronze longitudinal lines; shoal-forming algae grazer of surf-swept reef flats.
Where does the Bass seachub live?
The Bass seachub lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; surf-washed reef flats.
How big does the Bass seachub get?
The Bass seachub grows to a maximum of about 70 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.
Is the Bass seachub dangerous to humans?
No, the Bass seachub is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bass seachub edible?
Yes, the Bass seachub is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Kyphosus
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