Graus nigra

(Graus nigra)

Description

Graus nigra is a species of sea chub endemic to the Pacific waters off the coast of Chile. This species grows to a length of 64.6 centimetres (25.4 in) TL. It is also popular as a game fish. This species is the only known member of its genus, and is known locally as vieja negra (meaning “old black” in Spanish).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Kyphosidae
Genus:Graus
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