Cape stumpnose

Rhabdosargus holubi

Cape stumpnose — Rhabdosargus holubi
  • Saltwater
  • Least Concern
Max length
40 cm
Classification
Class
Teleostei
Order
Eupercaria incertae sedis
Family
Sparidae
Genus
Rhabdosargus
Distribution
  • Atlantic, Southeast
  • Indian Ocean, Western

About the cape stumpnose

Rhabdosargus holubi, the Cape stumpnose, is a species of fish in the seabream family, Sparidae. It is native to southern Africa, where it can be found mainly along the eastern coast of South Africa.

Distribution

Rhabdosargus holubi is a common fish in its range, one of the most abundant in some areas. It inhabits estuaries such as the Kowie, the Msikaba, the West Kleinemond, the Kasouga, the Swartkops, and the Kromme.

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Where the cape stumpnose lives

Distribution data from GBIF (DOI: 10.15468/dl.8rzs8d).

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