Common names: Suid-Afrikaanse pelser
Occurrence: native
Salinity: marine
Abundance: | Ref:
Importance: commercial | Ref: Whitehead, P.J.P., 1985
Aquaculture: | Ref:
Regulations: restricted | Ref: van der Elst, R., 1993
Uses: bait: yes;
Comments: Ranges throughout the coast. The famous 'Sardine Run' of Natal occurs in June when large shoals of this species appear in southern Natal and move up the coast. The shoals are driven so close inshore by predators that locals wade to catch the fish. The shoals then disappear off northern Natal. Presence of larvae in East London suggests that a breeding area occurs east of East London. The annual catch is mainly canned, or processed into fishmeal and oil (Ref. 12484). Commercial catch is restricted by permit and quota (Ref. 12484). Also Ref. 188, 33390, 42649.
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: Whitehead, P.J.P. and T. Wongratana, 1986
National Database: