Yellow sea chub (Kyphosus incisor) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 1–15 m.
Scientific name: Kyphosus incisor · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 90 cm
The yellow sea chub is a kyphosid that inhabits shallow water from 1 to 15 m, especially over rocky bottoms in coral reef areas, and it is also found among floating Sargassum weeds. It feeds on algae, including a great deal of Sargassum, and it is marketed fresh. Maximum length is about 90 cm standard length, commonly about 45 cm total length. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, with a high price category. Fishing vulnerability is high at 63 of 100 and resilience low.
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