Description

Also known as Ashen Drummer, Drummer, Highfin Chub, Highfin Rudderfish, Long-finned Drummer, Rudderfish, Snubnose Chub, Snubnose Drum, Snubnose Drummer, Snubnose Rudderfish, Stone Bream, Topsail Chub, Topsail Drummer.

Found in small to large schools over hard bottoms in exposed surge zones of reef flats, lagoons and seaward reefs rich in algae growth.
They feed on invertebrates and seaweed.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 1-45m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

This Chub is poisonous to eat!

Chubs are usually found in turbulent high energy zones where food is more abundant. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Kyphosus-cinerascens.html