| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | Ref. | ||
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | restricted | Ref. | van der Elst, R., 1993 |
| Freshwater | No | ||
| Brackish | Yes | ||
| Saltwater | Yes | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | Yes | ||
| Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | Compagno, L.J.V., D.A. Ebert and M.J. Smale, 1989 |
| Comments |
Ranges from the west coast to central Natal. Restricted to the surf zone in Natal but ranges down to 73 m south of Natal (Ref. 3919). Enters estuaries when upwelling occurs on the south coast (Ref. 3919). Sometimes caught by trawlers in the eastern Cape (Ref. 12484). Stock sound; important shore tournament catch; non-commercial (Ref. 4332). Although it is a poor fighter, it is considered a good catch by anglers because its flesh is makes excellent eating (Ref. 12484). Spearfishing this species is illegal in Natal (Ref. 12484). |
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| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html | ||