Cape stumpnose
📖 Overview
Inhabits estuaries and shallow waters over sand and between rocks. Feeds mainly on small bivalves, shrimps and crabs . Flesh excellent .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Silvery with golden midlateral band from head to caudal peduncle .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cape stumpnose is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cape stumpnose is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; oceanodromous . Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: South Africa, from the Cape to Natal.
🌿 Ecology
small bivalves, shrimps and crabs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrosparus tricuspidens | Smith | 1942 | Synonym |
| Rhabdosargus tricuspidens | Smith | 1942 | Synonym |
| Sargus holubi | Steindachner | 1881 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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