Kyphosus sectatrix/incisor – Identifying between the two species is close to impossible underwater.
Identifiers: Gray to silver body with pale yellow stripes. Young have pale spots on body (see picture below)
Habitat: Near shore. Coral reefs and rocks. Western Atlantic from Massachusetts to Brazil.
Average Lifespan: –
Size: Up to 20 inches (51 cm)
Weight: –
Food: Herbivore. Mainly bottom-dwelling algae.
Possible viewing webcams in the Western Atlantic.
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