| Family: |
Dichistiidae (Galjoen fishes) |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,700.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Transkei, South Africa to Madagascar but reported as far south as Still Bay (west of Mossel Bay), South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14 |
| Biology: |
Found in coastal waters and rivers. Feeds on mollusks and crustaceans (Ref. 5213). Flesh of excellent quality (Ref. 6082). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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