Cubbyu (Equetus acuminatus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Equetus acuminatus
- Common name
- Cubbyu
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Sciaenidae
- Genus
- Equetus
- Size
- 18–28 cm
- Depth
- 1–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Black-white striped Sciaenid, sound producer, Caribbean.
Photo of Cubbyu
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Cubbyu?
- Cubbyu (Equetus acuminatus) reaches 18–28 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Cubbyu?
- Cubbyu is found between 1–30 m deep.
- Is the Cubbyu dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Cubbyu?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Cubbyu?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the family Sciaenidae
- Argyrosomus regius - Meagre
- Sciaena umbra - Brown meagre
- Pareques umbrosus - Seagrass Drum
- Pareques iwamotoi - Iwamoto's Drum
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 309030)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2399910)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia