Brassy Chub

Kyphosus vaigiensis

Also known as: Bass Seachub, Blue Seachub, Bluefish, Brassy Drummer, Brassy Rudderfish, Brassy Sea Chub, Drummers, Large-tailed Drummer, Long-finned Drummer, Long-finned Rudderfish, Lowfin Chub, Lowfin Drummer, Lowfin Rudderfish, Low-finned Drummer, Low-finned Rudderfish, Northern Silver Drummer, Queensland Drummer, Rudderfish, Southern Drummer

ALSO KNOWN AS

Bass Seachub
Blue Seachub
Bluefish
Brassy Drummer
Brassy Rudderfish
Brassy Sea Chub
Drummers
Large-tailed Drummer
Long-finned Drummer
Long-finned Rudderfish
Lowfin Chub
Lowfin Drummer
Lowfin Rudderfish
Low-finned Drummer
Low-finned Rudderfish
Northern Silver Drummer
Queensland Drummer
Rudderfish
Southern Drummer

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2015

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Brassy Chub adult, photographed at Chaaya Reef, Ellaidhoo, Maldives — @colinscott · Chaaya Reef, Ellaidhoo, Maldives · October 20121 / 18

Overview

Found in small to large schools, over hard rocky bottoms, of exposed, surf swept reef flats, lagoons, and seaward reefs, rich in algae growth. May display white spots when stressed.

Rudderfish are usually found in turbulent high energy zones where food is more abundant.