Chanos chanos is a large fish with a maximum size of about 180cm, although most of those we see are quite a bit smaller. At Kwajalein, they seem to prefer lagoon reefs where they can be seen on the edge of the lagoon slope, often feeding on algae growing on the sand.
The photos below are by Christina Sylvester from shallow sandy reefs around Kwajalein.
Created 6 September 2018
Updated 28 June 2020