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Rhabdosargus haffara (Forsskål, 1775)
The genus Rhabdosargus are all characterized by large molariform teeth on both jaws and a stumpnose head, in addition to a silvery-black body with golden longitudinal lines, and often yellow pelvic and anal fins. The body often has black vertical bands.
Rhabdosargus haffara inhabits shallow waters, mainly around coral reefs, and over sandy or mud-sandy bottoms. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, mainly on molluscs and to a lesser extent on crustaceans which are crushed with its developed molars.
Rhabdosargus haffara is similar to Rhabdosargus sarba (silvery body and head with yellowish or gold sheen), while Rhabdosargus haffara possesses a silvery body and head.
Synonymised names:
Pagrus haffara (Forsskål, 1775) (senior synonym)
Sparus haffara Forsskål, 1775
The genus Rhabdosargus are all characterized by large molariform teeth on both jaws and a stumpnose head, in addition to a silvery-black body with golden longitudinal lines, and often yellow pelvic and anal fins. The body often has black vertical bands.
Rhabdosargus haffara inhabits shallow waters, mainly around coral reefs, and over sandy or mud-sandy bottoms. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, mainly on molluscs and to a lesser extent on crustaceans which are crushed with its developed molars.
Rhabdosargus haffara is similar to Rhabdosargus sarba (silvery body and head with yellowish or gold sheen), while Rhabdosargus haffara possesses a silvery body and head.
Synonymised names:
Pagrus haffara (Forsskål, 1775) (senior synonym)
Sparus haffara Forsskål, 1775
