https://cdn.fishfyi.com/og/de/fish/african-weakfish.png

African weakfish

Atractoscion aequidens

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Maximale Länge
130,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht
25,0 kg
Tiefenbereich
15-200m
Familie

Overview

African weakfish (Atractoscion aequidens) is a marine fish of the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 130 cm, with a maximum published weight of 25 kg. Its recorded depth range is 15–200 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, demersal.

On this page

Über

The African weakfish (Atractoscion aequidens) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 130 cm and 25 kg. It inhabits coastal waters off the southern African coast and is a valued commercial and sport fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 130,0 cm
Maximum Weight 25,0 kg
Tiefenbereich 15-200m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, demersal

Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
15-200m

Angelinformationen

Sportfisch
Ja

Taxonomy

Ordnung Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Familie Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers)
Arten Atractoscion aequidens

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How big does African weakfish get?
African weakfish can grow up to 130.0 cm long and weigh 25.0 kg.
Where is African weakfish found?
Neritic, demersal
What family does African weakfish belong to?
African weakfish (Atractoscion aequidens) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

Similar Fish

Other species in the Sciaenidae family

External Databases

Explore More

Fish Rankings

Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species

Nature FYI Family

Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias