Raja straeleni in South Africa
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
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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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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