Brassy Drummer
Kyphosus Vaigiensis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameKyphosus Vaigiensis
Other namesBrassy Chub, Long Finned Drummer, Low Finned Drummer, Northern Silver Drummer, Queensland Drummer, Southern Drummer
SizeUp to 80 cm (31 in)
WeightUp to 3 kg (6.6 lb)
FamilyDrummer / Kyphosidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, rocky & coral reefs, surge channels, areas of algae
