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Galjoen (Dichistius capensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Dichistius capensis

Common Name
Galjoen

Biology
Found in inshore reefs, rocky and sandy areas. Feeds on mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Abundant in winter, breeding occurs in deeper water. Becoming scarce because of overfishing.

Classification

Classified By
Cuvier, 1831
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Galjoen fishes (Dichistiidae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Atlantic
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: southern Angola to Natal, South Africa.
Range
13°S - 28°S

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
10 m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - ? m
Trophic Level
3.3 s.e. 0.45 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
80.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (60 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.13)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated