Common names:
Galjoen, Galjoen
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
marine
Abundance:
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Ref:
Importance:
subsistence fisheries
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Ref: van der Elst, R., 1993
Aquaculture:
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Ref:
Regulations:
protected
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Ref: van der Elst, R., 1993
Uses:
gamefish: yes;
Comments:
South Africa's national fish. Occurs from the west coast to Sodwana Bay. Stock sound but vulnerable; stabilized since decommercialization (Ref. 4332). Specific catch restrictions: closed season applies; not to be sold; minimum legal size: 35 cm TL (Ref. 12484). Angling record: 6.5 kg; spearfishing record 5.2 kg (Ref. 12484). Also Ref. 5213.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Smith, M.M., 1986
National Database:
> Centrarchiformes (Basses) > Dichistiidae (Galjoen fishes)
Etymology: Dichistius:Greek, dichao, dichasis = divided in two parts (Ref. 45335). More on author: Cuvier.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
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