Kyphosidae (Sea chubs) |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,600.0 g |
demersal; marine |
Western Indian Ocean: Inhaca Island, Mozambique to False Bay, South Africa (Ref. 4371). |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 23-26 |
Inhabits coastal waters with rocky substrate. Feeds on algae and the associated invertebrates (Ref. 5213). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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