Brassy Chub
Kyphosus vaigiensis
Also called Yellow Sea Chub
A silvery-bronze colored chub species found in tropical and subtropical waters. Known for their schooling behavior and vegetarian diet of algae and marine plants.
Brassy Chub at a glance
- Scientific name
- Kyphosus vaigiensis
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky areas, and nearshore waters in depths from shallow to about 100 feet. Anglers target them around structure using small hooks with algae, marine worms, or small crustaceans as bait. They are often caught while fishing for other reef species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a brassy chub through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBrassy Chub questions people ask
Brassy Chub is Kyphosus vaigiensis. Anglers also call it Yellow Sea Chub.
A typical brassy chub runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every brassy chub you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky areas, and nearshore waters in depths from shallow to about 100 feet. Anglers target them around structure using small hooks with algae, marine worms, or small crustaceans as bait. They are often caught while fishing for other reef species. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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