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Brassy Chub (Kyphosus vaigiensis)
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Kyphosus vaigiensis

(Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)

Brassy Chub

Also known as: Bass Seachub, Blue-Bronze Sea Chub, Bluefish, Brassy Drummer, Brassy Rudderfish, Drummers, Golden Chub

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–40 m

Max size

70 cm

Diet

Variable

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Centrarchiformes

Family

Kyphosidae

Where to find it
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