Rhabdosargus holubi (Steindachner, 1881)
Cape stumpnose
photo by King, D.R.

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: South Africa, from the Cape to Natal.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Silvery with golden midlateral band from head to caudal peduncle (Ref. 3198).
Biology:  Inhabits estuaries and shallow waters over sand and between rocks. Feeds mainly on small bivalves, shrimps and crabs (Ref. 3670). Flesh excellent (Ref. 3198).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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