Istiophorus platypterus 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 No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish Yes
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Ranges from Natal to the southwest coast (Ref. 6659). Status of stock sound; moderate local exploitation (Ref. 4332). Angling record: 64.9 kg; spearfishing record: 50.8 kg (Ref. 12484).

States/Provinces
States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.
Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.
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