Rhabdosargus holubi, the Cape stumpnose, is a species of fish in the seabream family, Sparidae. It is native to southern Africa, where it can be found mainly along the eastern coast of South Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cape Stumpnose 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
- Stenotomus chrysops
- Diplodus bellottii
- Calamus brachysomus
- Lagodon rhomboides
- Gerres filamentosus
- Lithognathus lithognathus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Sparidae
- Genus
- Rhabdosargus
- Species
- Rhabdosargus holubi
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