Kyphosus sectatrix

  • Bermuda chub
  • Bermuda-Ruderbarsch
  • Bermuda roervis
  • Saupe petite gueule
  • Chopa blanca

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 75 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.
  • Diet : Crabs - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • -Sport or local fishing