Zebra and Similar Species
Diplodus hottentotus
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White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
Key differences: The White Steenbras has a more elongated body, a silvery-white coloration without prominent vertical bands, and a more pointed snout. It also lacks the distinct dark caudal fin edge of the Zebra.
Santer
Cheimerius nufar
Key differences: The Santer has a reddish-pink to silvery-pink coloration, lacks the vertical bands, and has a more robust, less compressed body shape. Its dorsal fin spines are also typically longer.
Blacktail
Diplodus capensis
Key differences: While also a Diplodus species, the Blacktail typically has fewer and less distinct vertical bands (often only a dark blotch on the caudal peduncle and a dark spot at the pectoral fin base), and a more uniformly silvery body. Its caudal fin is distinctly black-edged.
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