Western Drummer (Kyphosus cornelii)

Also known as Common Buffalo Bream, Cornel's Drummer, Drummer, Rudderfish, Silver Drummer, Western Buffalo Bream

Description

Also known as Common Buffalo Bream, Cornel's Drummer, Drummer, Rudderfish, Silver Drummer, Western Buffalo Bream.

Found in small to large schools, in shallow waters of inshore coral and rocky reefs. May display white spots when stressed.
They feed on algae.
Length - 70cm
Depth - 1-25m
Eastern Indian Ocean - Southwestern Australia

Rudderfish are usually found in turbulent high energy zones where food is more abundant. Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/13024

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