Gladius Chub (Kyphosus gladius)

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Kyphosus gladius

Knudsen & Clements, 2013

Gladius Chub

Also known as: Gladius Drummer, Gladius Sea Chub

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About

Habitat

Pelagic-neritic

Depth

0–15 m

Max size

45.7 cm

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Centrarchiformes

Family

Kyphosidae

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