Kob (dusky)
Argyrosomus japonicus
Other names
Daga Salmon (KZN), kabeljou, boerkabeljou, meagre (Australia), Con
SASSI Colour
Orange
Biological Information
Large predator, migration from Cape to KZN, juveniles dependent on estuaries
Habitat
Inhore waters and estuaries
Distribution
False Bay to Mozambique
Capture Methods
Targeted by recreational and commercial linefishers, also caught in inshore trawls
Conservation Notes
One of the "kobs" or "kabeljous" that were previously thought to be a single species. All three main species overexploited. Very important commercial species though stocks need critical measure to rebuild. Large specimens of dusky kob are targeted by recreational fishers in eastuaries
tags
orange,
kabeljou,
sassi,
fish,
