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Sebastes capensis (Gmelin, 1789) Cape redfish |
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photo by
Scott, S. |
| Family: | Sebastidae (Rockfishes, rockcods and thornyheads), subfamily: Sebastinae | |||
| Max. size: | 37 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 275 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: South Africa, Tristan da Cunha and Gough Islands. Possibly off southern and western South America. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-6. Reddish to brownish and with 5-6 pale spots on upper back (Ref. 4313). | |||
| Biology: | Viviparous (Ref. 34817). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||