White Stumpnose
Rhabdosargus globiceps
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 100 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A stumpnose of sandy ground, this bream crushes worms, crustaceans and shellfish, with a special taste for mussels. Juveniles grow up in estuaries, it spawns close inshore in spring and summer, and overfishing has left it vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Rhabdosargus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218624.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Stumpnose live?
- The White Stumpnose (Rhabdosargus globiceps) is typically found at to 100 m.
- Is the White Stumpnose dangerous to divers?
- The White Stumpnose is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White Stumpnose get?
- The White Stumpnose grows to about 65 cm.