Key Identification Features
- It has a distinctive pattern of oblique black and yellow, sometimes white, stripes.
- The main differences between Kyphosus cornelii and the silver drummer are Kyphosus cornelii’s more distinctly forked tail, pale caudal fin margin, and dark suborbital moustache.
- Juveniles are darker with less distinct markings, and may be mistaken for luderick.
- Kyphosus azureus has a moderately deep, compressed, oval body, with a small head that features a pointed snout and a small mouth with thick lips.
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