How big is the Bermuda chub?

Bermuda chub (Kyphosus sectatrix) reaches 30–76 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Bermuda chub?

Bermuda chub is found between 0–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Bermuda chub?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Bermuda chub?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Macaronesia, Eastern Pacific.

Bermuda chub (Kyphosus sectatrix)

Key facts

Scientific name: Kyphosus sectatrix
Common name: Bermuda chub
Category: Fish
Family: Kyphosidae
Genus: Kyphosus
Size: 30–76 cm
Depth: 0–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, open-water
Behaviours: schooling, grazer
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Macaronesia, Eastern Pacific

Description

Kyphosus sectatrix reaches 76 cm. Oval silver gray-blue to gray-green body with fine yellowish horizontal lines, small head and terminal mouth. Lives in schools from 0 to 30 m around rocks, buoys and drop-offs of Azores, Madeira, Canaries, Caribbean and western Atlantic. Herbivore grazing algae. Spectacular large schools on isolated rocks and wrecks. Warm-temperate circum-Atlantic species.

Photo of Bermuda chub

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Bermuda chub?: Bermuda chub (Kyphosus sectatrix) reaches 30–76 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Bermuda chub?: Bermuda chub is found between 0–30 m deep.
Is the Bermuda chub dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Bermuda chub?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Bermuda chub?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Macaronesia, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Kyphosus

Other species in the family Kyphosidae

Sectator ocyurus - Yellow-tailed Damselfish

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 303486)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2381293)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia