South African zebra seabream (Diplodus hottentotus)

General data
- Main name: South African zebra seabream
- Climates: Subtropical
- Habitat: Saltwater
- Native: Africa
- Distribution: Indian ocean
Classification
- Genus: Diplodus - Sea breams
- Family: Sparidae - Sea breams
- Order: Spariformes - Breams and porgies
- Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
- Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
Distribution Western Indian Ocean: known only from southern Mozambique and South Africa. Max length : 60 cm, common length : 30 cm; max. reported age: 33 years Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Young bright yellow between crossbars. Inhabits coastal waters, mainly on rocky bottoms. Also enters estuaries, which are also used as nursery grounds. Feeds on fish, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and other organisms. Has a nauseating odor; sold fresh in markets.