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Gaidropsarus capensis (Kaup, 1858) Cape rockling |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Gaidropsaridae (Rocklings) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: known only from Cape Town to East London in South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 37-43. 2nd dorsal fin with 43-52 soft rays. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in tide pools and to depths of about 50 m. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||