squaretail kob (argyrosomus thorpei) in Coastal waters with sandy or rocky bottoms, often near reefs or estuaries.
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squaretail kob

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argyrosomus thorpeiESA Categories -fish

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    squaretail kob

  • Regions

    MozambiqueSouth AfricaNamibia

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Coastal waters with sandy or rocky bottoms, often near reefs or estuaries.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    50, and 20

Regions

Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia

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