Diplodus capensis

Sparidae
Cape White Seabream, Blacktail, White Seabream, Dassie, Cape White Seabream
  • Diplodus capensis, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Photo: Graham Edgar
    Diplodus capensis, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Photo: Graham Edgar
  • Diplodus capensis, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Photo: Graham Edgar
    Diplodus capensis, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Photo: Graham Edgar
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: Rocky Reef, Soft sediment
Rarity
  • Threats: Exploitation
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Widespread (67% 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
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