Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | minor commercial | Ref. | Compagno, L.J.V., D.A. Ebert and M.J. Smale, 1989 |
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | No | ||
Brackish | No | ||
Saltwater | Yes | ||
Live export | |||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | Yes | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Occurs on the west coast south to Algoa Bay (very common), probably reaching Natal. Caught inshore by shore and skiboat anglers and by bottom trawlers. Pectoral fins are marketed as 'skate wings' for human consumption. Also Ref. 2708, 4426. |
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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 |