Cortez chub
Kyphosus elegans
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Saltwater
Overview
Cortez chub (Kyphosus elegans) is a marine fish of the family Kyphosidae, in the order Centrarchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 53 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–40 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 53.0 cm |
| 生息水深 | 1-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
1-40m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| 科 | Kyphosidae |
| 種 | Kyphosus elegans |
よくある質問
How big does Cortez chub get?
Cortez chub can grow up to 53.0 cm long.
Where is Cortez chub found?
Coral reefs
What family does Cortez chub belong to?
Cortez chub (Kyphosus elegans) belongs to the family Kyphosidae in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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