Kyphosus lutescens (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882)
Revillagigedo sea chub
Kyphosus lutescens
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Kyphosidae (Sea chubs)
Max. size:  44.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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