Callorhinchus capensis in South Africa
Point map (Callorhinchus capensis) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance minor commercial Ref. Compagno, L.J.V., 1986
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations no regulations Ref. van der Elst, R., 1993
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish Yes
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Abundant off the west coast and the southeastern Cape but uncommon off Natal. Target species of a gillnet fishery operating in St. Helena Bay. Marketed locally. Angling record: 6 kg; spearfishing record: 3.6 kg (Ref. 12484). Also Ref. 3180, 27363, 58304.

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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