Dichistius multifasciatus (Pellegrin, 1914)

Banded galjoen

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Dichistiidae
Synonyms	Dipterodon multifasciatus, Coracinus multifasciatus, Drepanoscorpis gilchristi, ... more
Common names	Galjoen, 繁带双帆鲈, 多带双帆鱼, ... more

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Main reference

van der Elst, R. 1981. (Ref. 3670)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5213); common length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6082); max. published weight: 1,700 g (Ref. 4370)

Environment

Benthopelagic; marine

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Western Indian Ocean: Transkei, South Africa to Madagascar but reported as far south as Still Bay (west of Mossel Bay), South Africa.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14

Found in coastal waters and rivers. Feeds on mollusks and crustaceans (Ref. 5213). Flesh of excellent quality (Ref. 6082).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 1.0000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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