Lowfin Rudderfish
Scientific Name: Kyphosus vaigiensis
Species: Chubs (Kyphosidae)
Other names: Rudderfish, Drummers, Low-finned Rudderfish, Lowfin Drummer, Low-finned Drummer, Long-Finned Drummer, Lowfin Chub, Brassy Rudderfish, Brassy Chub, Brassy Sea Chub, Brassy Drummer, Lowfin Rudderfish, Large-Tailed Drummer.
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Lowfin RudderfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Lowfin RudderfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Lowfin RudderfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Lowfin RudderfishUploaded by: @greatwhite in September 2011
Photographed at: Fafa - Tonga
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Lowfin RudderfishUploaded by: @Mia17 in January 2012
Photographed at: Moofushi, Maldives - United Kingdom
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Description
Also known as Rudderfish, Drummers, Low-finned Rudderfish, Lowfin Drummer, Low-finned Drummer, Long-Finned Drummer, Lowfin Chub, Brassy Rudderfish, Brassy Chub, Brassy Sea Chub, Brassy Drummer, Lowfin Rudderfish and Large-Tailed Drummer.
Found in small to large groups, shallow inshore reefs with medium current and sometimes outer reefs to 25m.
They feed on algae.
May display white spots when stressed.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 1-25m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Rudderfish are usually found in turbulent high energy zones where food is more abundant.
Spotted
The Lowfin Rudderfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 5 times by users @fishx6 @greatwhite @Mia17
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