Dichistius multifasciatus (Pellegrin, 1914)
Banded galjoen
Dichistius multifasciatus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Dichistiidae (Galjoen fishes)
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,700.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Transkei, South Africa to Madagascar but reported as far south as Still Bay (west of Mossel Bay), South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14
Biology:  Found in coastal waters and rivers. Feeds on mollusks and crustaceans (Ref. 5213). Flesh of excellent quality (Ref. 6082).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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