Umbrina canariensis in South Africa
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref. van der Elst, R.P. and F. Adkin (eds.), 1991
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

Occurs throughout the South African coast. Status of stock indeterminate; probably sound; of moderate importance to the fishery; component of the Cape spearfishing catch (Ref. 12484). Angling record: 7.2 kg; spearfishing record: 12.6 kg (Ref. 12484). Also Ref. 3397.

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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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