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Dichistius multifasciatus (Pellegrin, 1914) Banded galjoen |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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