eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Boopsoidea incornata |
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| Taxonomy |
| Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
Sub Class |
Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
Sub Family |
Genus |
Species |
| Chordata |
Vertebrata |
Actinopterygii |
Not Defined |
Perciformes |
Not Defined |
Sparidae |
Not Defined |
Boopsoidea |
Boopsoidea incornata |
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Short Description:
Small silver deep-bodied fish witha bronze sheen and a disticnt lateral line.Large eyes,pointed snout and small mouthJuvenile is bright orange
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Identification
features: |
Dorsal spines : 11.Dorsal soft rays : 10 - 11.Anal spines: 3.Anal soft rays: 11 |
| Size: |
40cm |
| Behaviour: |
Found in shoals |
| Diet: |
Small crabs, worms, red bait and small pieces of seaweeds |
| Distribution: |
Cape Town to Durban |
| Depth: |
5-30m |
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Database Statistics
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eastern cape scuba diving
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