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Karanteen
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Common Name:
Karanteen
Other
Names:
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Scientific
Name: Sarpa
salpa
Size:
Can
reach 30cm but average is 19cm
Habitat:
This
fish prefers gullies and shallow rocky reefs, and are mainly
found
in the surf zone. Juveniles inhabit rock pools, shallow reefs
and
estuaries.
Distribution:
This fish
is widely distributed
and occurs in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic around South
Africa.
Bait:
In nature this fish is mainly a vegetarian, but they will take prawn,
sardine and squid.
Fishing
Strategy:
This fish will take the bait readily and is fun to catch and release.
Eating
Quality:
Fair
Tackle:
- Light tackle
- Small hooks of about 1/0 or 2/0
- Normal beach rod
Also
See:
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