Ambassis ambassis in South Africa
Point map (Ambassis ambassis) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance of no interest Ref. van der Elst, R., 1993
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations no regulations Ref. van der Elst, R., 1993
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait Yes
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Reported as A. productus from Lake Sibaya (Bruton, 1993) where its occurrence in this freshwater system is due to flooding events. Ranges from Natal (Ref. 4318) up to the Umtata River (Ref. 7248). Valued as bait (Ref. 12484). Present at freshwater sites at Malingapanzi, mangrove channels and the Zambezi River estuary (Ref. 39494). Materials examined, RUSI 44191 (9:61-120 mm SL) (Ref. 50956).

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National Checklist
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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