Red stumpnose seabream (Chrysoblephus gibbiceps) fish species and information / pictures of Red stumpnose seabream - Chrysoblephus gibbiceps

Red stumpnose seabream (Chrysoblephus gibbiceps) fish species information

Scientific Name
Chrysoblephus gibbiceps

Common Name
Red stumpnose seabream

Biology
Inhabits shallow coastal waters. Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, worms and small fishes (Ref. 5213). Good food fish. Sold fresh in markets.

Classification

Classified By
Valenciennes, 1830
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Porgies (Sparidae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Atlantic
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: known only from the Cape to Natal in South Africa.
Range
22°S - 35°S

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
20 m
Depth To - meters
50 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 20 - 50 m (Ref. 28016)
Trophic Level
3.68 s.e. 0.54 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
75.0 cm
Common Length
50.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5156 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (63 of 100)
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated