Argyrosomus thorpei in South Africa
Point map (Argyrosomus thorpei) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish Yes
Abundance abundant (always seen in some numbers) Ref.
Comments

Known from the Tugela River to Port Elizabeth; often caught in Natal (Ref. 4373). It is mostly caught beyond the surf zone to depths of 80 meters (Ref. 11025). Angling record: 10.5 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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