Lutjanus argentimaculatus in South Africa
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance minor 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 Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish Yes
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Ranges from the east coast south to East London (Ref. 12484). Status of stock indeterminate; little exploitation but estuarine nurseries may be threatened (Ref. 4332). Angling record: 12.2 kg; spearfishing record: 16.6 kg (Ref. 12484). Also Ref. 5484.

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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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