Zebra (Diplodus cervinus hottentotus)

Scientific name: Diplodus cervinus hottentotus Smith, 1844

Zebra (Diplodus cervinus hottentotus)

The Zebra (Diplodus cervinus hottentotus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sparidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, known only from southern Mozambique and South Africa.

Biology

Inhabits coastal waters, mainly on rocky bottoms. Also enters estuaries, which are also used as nursery grounds. Feeds on fish, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and other organisms. Has a nauseating odor; sold fresh in markets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Diplodus cervinus hottentotus
Family
Sparidae (Porgies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
60.0
Common length
30.0
Depth range
100 m (328 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 100 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known only from southern Mozambique and South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=6; tmax=33)

Sources

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

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