Bermuda Gray Chub
Bermuda / Gray Chub
| Name: | Bermuda Gray Chub |
| Scientific Name: | Kyphosus sectatrix |
| Family: | Sea Chubs |
| Taxonomic: | Kyphosidae |
| ID Group: | Silvery Fishes |
| Size: | 1 - 2 ft. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
| Similar Species: | Brassy Chub, Topsail Chub |
The Bermuda Gray Chub has a silvery, oval body with narrow pale, dull yellow stripes running horizontally along its sides, and the upper edge of the gill cover is black. Sometimes a yellowish stripe extends from the corner of its mouth to the edge of the gill cover, and another white stripe is located just below its eye. Juveniles are silvery to bronze and may show a pattern of large pale spots or numerous white blotches.
The Bermuda Gray Chub is also known as the Bermuda Chub or Gray Chub, based on regional common names and its silvery-gray appearance. It is often found in small, mixed groups near the water's surface when feeding. They eat algae and small invertebrates like crabs and mollusks. They are curious and sometimes come close for a quick look before swimming away. Juveniles are known to drift under floating debris, buoy ropes, or seaweed.