Diplodus capensis, the Cape white seabream or blacktail seabream, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. This fish is found around the coasts of Southern Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cape White Seabream being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Diplodus argenteus
- Diplodus bellottii
- Diplodus holbrookii
- Diplodus cadenati
- Diplodus caudimacula
- Diplodus sargus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Sparidae
- Genus
- Diplodus
- Species
- Diplodus capensis
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