Cape white seabream (Diplodus capensis) fish species and information / pictures of Cape white seabream - Diplodus capensis

Cape white seabream (Diplodus capensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Diplodus capensis

Common Name
Cape white seabream

Biology
Adults occur in shallow rocky and sandy substrate; juveniles in shallow reefs, estuary mouths and intertidal pools, sandy beach surf zone. Omnivorous on seaweeds, sponges and bivalves. Also feeds on crustaceans, worms, mollusks, and fish. Sold fresh or whole and as bait.

Classification

Classified By
Smith, 1844
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Porgies (Sparidae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: Angola to Mozambique and southern Madagascar, possibly reaching Mauritius (Ref. 3168, 3198).
Range
- 35°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
50 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range ? - 50 m (Ref. 27121)
Trophic Level
2.7 s.e. 0.15 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
45.0 cm
Common Length
30.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; bait: usually
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (38 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=3; tmax=21)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated