Cape fathead, Cape cigarfish

Cubiceps capensis (Smith, 1845)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Cape fathead, Cape cigarfish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameCubiceps capensis
Common nameCape fathead, Cape cigarfish
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendUnknown
Class—
OrderPerciformes
FamilyNomeidae
GenusCubiceps
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