Common names: Geelvin-tuna, Yellowfin tuna
Occurrence: native
Salinity: marine
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Importance: commercial | Ref: van der Elst, R.P. and F. Adkin (eds.), 1991
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Uses: gamefish: yes;
Comments: Rnges from Natal to the west coast (Ref. 4332). Large schools found around Agulhas Bank and off Cape Point during the summer. Status of stock variable; Atlantic stocks past MSY; high recreational and commercial pole and linefishing value (Ref. 4332). Also Ref. 5313, 12484.
National Checklist:
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Collette, B.B. and C.E. Nauen, 1983
National Database: