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Rhabdosargus holubi (Steindachner, 1881) Cape stumpnose |
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photo by
King, D.R. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: South Africa, from the Cape to Natal. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Silvery with golden midlateral band from head to caudal peduncle (Ref. 3198). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits estuaries and shallow waters over sand and between rocks. Feeds mainly on small bivalves, shrimps and crabs (Ref. 3670). Flesh excellent (Ref. 3198). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||