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Cortez Sea Chub

Kyphosus elegans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Kyphosidae ›Genus: Kyphosus

About

Kyphosus elegans, the Cortez sea chub or Cortez chub, or in Spanish Chopa, Chopa de Cortés, Hacha or Palma, is a species of sea chubs found in the Eastern Pacific, from the Gulf of California to Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands. It is a minor commercial fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cortez Sea Chub?
The scientific name of Cortez Sea Chub is Kyphosus elegans.
What is the conservation status of Cortez Sea Chub?
The Cortez Sea Chub has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Cortez Sea Chub belong to?
Cortez Sea Chub belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cortez Sea Chub belong to?
Cortez Sea Chub belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cortez Sea Chub belong to?
Cortez Sea Chub belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Cortez Sea Chub belong to?
Cortez Sea Chub belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
What family does Cortez Sea Chub belong to?
Cortez Sea Chub belongs to the family Kyphosidae.
What genus does Cortez Sea Chub belong to?
Cortez Sea Chub belongs to the genus Kyphosus.