The Bluestriped chub (Kyphosus ocyurus) is a saltwater fish of the family Kyphosidae that grows up to 59 cm.
Description
The bluestriped chub is a sea chub (Kyphosidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a slender, streamlined, silvery-blue body with a yellowish lengthwise stripe and a deeply forked tail. It occurs both solitarily and in schools, often together with related sea chubs over reefs and in the open water above them. As a mainly plant-eating fish it grazes algae, supplemented with small zooplankton. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluestriped chub?
The Bluestriped chub has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Bluestriped chub live?
The Bluestriped chub lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Bluestriped chub get?
The Bluestriped chub grows to a maximum of about 59 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Bluestriped chub dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluestriped chub is harmless to humans.
Is the Bluestriped chub edible?
Yes, the Bluestriped chub is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Kyphosus
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