Sparidae

Black musselcracker

Cymatoceps nasutus

Vulnerable Seabream of the South African Coast

• Black
• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Indian Ocean
• Africa
• Fusiform
• Large
• Tropical fish

The black musselcracker (Cymatoceps nasutus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. This species is the only species in the monospecific genus Cymatoceps. It is endemic to South Africa.