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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 | |||