Scomberomorus commerson in South Africa
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance of potential interest 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

Ranges from Natal to Mossel Bay (Ref. 4332); commonly caught near Algoa Bay and Mossel Bay. Stock probably secure; annually variable; major seasonal component of recreational skiboat catches; of commercial potential (Ref. 4332). Angling record: 46.4 kg; spearfishing record: 34 kg (Ref. 12484).

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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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