Johan Swanepoel, Südafrika
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Diplodus hottentotus (Smith, 1844)
The zebra sea bream (Diplodus cervinus) is a species of seabream belonging to the family Sparidae.
Inhabits coastal waters, mainly on rocky bottoms. Also enters estuaries, which are also used as nursery grounds. Feeds on fish, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and other organisms. Has a nauseating odor; sold fresh in markets.
Synonymised names:
Diplodus cervinus hottentotus (Smith, 1844)
Sargus hottentotus Smith, 1844
Main reference:
Heemstra, P.C. and E. Heemstra, 2004. Coastal fishes of Southern Africa. National Inquiry Service Centre (NISC) and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), Grahamstown. 488 p. (Ref. 58304)
The zebra sea bream (Diplodus cervinus) is a species of seabream belonging to the family Sparidae.
Inhabits coastal waters, mainly on rocky bottoms. Also enters estuaries, which are also used as nursery grounds. Feeds on fish, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and other organisms. Has a nauseating odor; sold fresh in markets.
Synonymised names:
Diplodus cervinus hottentotus (Smith, 1844)
Sargus hottentotus Smith, 1844
Main reference:
Heemstra, P.C. and E. Heemstra, 2004. Coastal fishes of Southern Africa. National Inquiry Service Centre (NISC) and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), Grahamstown. 488 p. (Ref. 58304)
