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Rhabdosargus globiceps (Valenciennes, 1830) White stumpnose |
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FAO |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 65 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range - 100 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Angola southward around coast of South Africa to Natal. Reported from Mozambique (Ref. 5213). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Silvery with distinct crossbars (Ref. 3198). | |||
| Biology: | Found over sandy substrate. Juveniles use estuaries as nurseries (Ref. 27121). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, and mollusks especially mussels (Ref. 5213). Spawns during spring and summer close inshore (Ref. 36731). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 November 2009 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||