Istiompax indica in South Africa
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance minor commercial Ref. van der Elst, R.P. and F. Adkin (eds.), 1991
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations no regulations Ref. van der Elst, R., 1993
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish Yes
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Ranges from Natal to the south coast (Ref. 6659). Found in the West Cape between January and April (Ref. 6659, 4332). Status of stock indeterminate; moderate local exploitation (Ref. 4332). Angling record: 354.6 kg; spearfishing record: 238 kg (Ref. 12484).

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Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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