Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body deep, oval-shaped; color gray to dark, lighter on underside, pale yellow horizontal stripes on body, young with pale spots; 2 dull yellow horizontal bands on head, 1 on upper lip to past eye, other through eye; head and mouth small; base of teeth lay horizontal in mouth, then curve outward at an angle to an incisor-like point; upper part of opercular membrane black. |
Similar Species |
The hockey stick shaped teeth distinguish this species from all other fish families; The yellow sea chub is usually brighter yellow and upper part of opercular membrane is lighter than in the Bermuda chub, |
Habitat |
Gulf, rocky bottoms or reefs |
Maximum Size |
76 cm (30 in), common to 50 cm (19 1/2 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. XI,11-13 (usually 12); A. III, 10-12 (usually 11) (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
K. saltatrix, K. sectator, Perca saltatrix |
Comments |
Underwater photo courtesy of TPWD Artificial Reef Marine Species. |
State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |