Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Rhabdosargus
Family: Sparidae (Fish/Osteichthyes)
Taxon : Fish
Group : Animal
SPECIES
globicepsNOTES
An endemic fish, the juveniles of which are common in estuaries. Small juveniles feed mainly on zooplankton and later on algae, isopods and amphipods. Spawns offshore in winter. Often shoals with Cape stumpnose. Adults to 28 cm with 14-15 pectoral fin rays.
AUTHORITY
Valenciennes 1830Sub Author
Conservation
CommonHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
n/aColour
- Notes: Juveniles have faint dark bars and a mid-lateral yellow stripe
- Colour: Silver
Common Name
- White stumpnose
Habitat
- NOTES: Often caught in throw-nets
- HABITAT NAME: River
Uses
- Food
- Excellent eating
Months
- All year
Synonyms for Species
- Austrosparus globiceps
- Chrysophrys globiceps
- Sargus natalensis
- Sargus nigrofasciatus
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