Kyphosus pacificus Sakai & Nakabo, 2004
Pacific drummer

Family:  Kyphosidae (Sea chubs)
Max. size:  75 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Diagnosis: Mouth terminal with anterior tip of upper jaw pointed. Anterior part of anal-fin soft-rayed portion well elevated in specimens greater than approximately 20 cm SL; with longest anal-fin soft ray (second) longer than longest dorsal-fin spine (sixth). Pectoral fin long, pointed posteriorly with 18-20 (mode 19) soft rays. Pelvic fin not reaching anus when depressed. Gill rakers 26-29 (mode 27) (Ref. 55727).
Biology:  Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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