Cape stumpnose (Rhabdosargus holubi)

Scientific name: Rhabdosargus holubi Steindachner, 1881

Cape stumpnose (Rhabdosargus holubi)

The Cape stumpnose (Rhabdosargus holubi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sparidae. Native range: Southeast Atlantic, South Africa, from the Cape to Natal.

Biology

Inhabits estuaries and shallow waters over sand and between rocks. Feeds mainly on small bivalves, shrimps and crabs. Flesh excellent.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Rhabdosargus holubi
Family
Sparidae (Porgies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.0
Common length
15.0
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; oceanodromous
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: South Africa, from the Cape to Natal.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; bait: usually
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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