Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | of no interest | 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 | No | ||
Abundance | Ref. | ||
Comments |
Type locality, 15 to 22 miles (24 to 35 km) off Umvoti River, kwaZulu-Natal, 120-130 fathoms (approx. 220 to 240 m), BMNH 1921.3.1.1 (holotype of Scyliorhinus (Halaelurus) polystigma, mature male recorded 32 cm TL (measured 31.6 cm TL in the current study). Given the water depth and distance from the Umvoti River, approximate coordinates for this position are 29°30’S 31°45’E (Ref. 75585). Occurs off Natal (common). One recorded off Cape Point. Also Ref. 244, 5510, 75585. |
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States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html |