Diplodus capensis

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Diplodus capensis
Diplodus capensis, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Photo: Graham Edgar
Diplodus capensis
Diplodus capensis, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Photo: Graham Edgar
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Diplodus capensis
Diplodus capensis

Distribution

Temperate Africa


Description

High, arched back, silvery body, large black spot on tail base and often a scattering of yellow spots on sides. Generally inhabits the surf-zone of rock reefs or sandy areas.


Information

Max Size: 45 cm

Sea Temperature Range: 14.9-24.1°C

Depth: 0-50m

Habitat Generalization Index: N/A

Also referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), while those over 25 may be found on most hard substrates within their range (generalists). Learn more here.


Conservation and Rarity

IUCN Status: Not Evaluated

Occurrence: Widespread (66.7% of sites)

Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed

Abundance: Several (6 per transect)

Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.


Edit by: Joe Shields