- Classification
- ACTINOPTERYGII
- PERCIFORMES
- KYPHOSIDAE
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Fish Classification
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Class
ACTINOPTERYGII Ray-finned fishes -
Order
PERCIFORMES Perches and allies -
Family
KYPHOSIDAE Drummers -
Genera
Kyphosus(7)
Family KYPHOSIDAE
Common name: Drummers, Halfmoons, Sea Chubs
Summary:
A diverse group of moderately deep-bodied oval fishes with short heads, blunt snouts, a continuous long-based dorsal fin, a concave to forked tail, pelvic fins arising behind the pectoral-fin base and small rough scales. Most are omnivores and often occur in large schools.
Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Drummers, KYPHOSIDAE in Fishes of Australia, accessed 13 Oct 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/family/237