Rhabdosargus thorpei Smith, 1979
Bigeye stumpnose
Rhabdosargus thorpei
photo by Hermosa, Jr., G.V.

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to Durban, South Africa (Ref. 12484), including Madagascar and Europa Island (Ref. 3507).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Bright yellow on ventral part of body including pelvic and anal fins.
Biology:  Shoals congregate in rivers and many enter estuaries. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and particularly mollusks. Sold fresh.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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