Koester

Acanthistius sebastoides

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Longueur maximale

35,0 cm

Couleur

Orange-red to brownish-red body with …

Plage de profondeur

1-30m

Famille

Anthiadidae

À propos

A koester (grouper-like fish) from South African rocky reef systems, with mottled brownish pattern. Inhabits inshore rocky reefs; a predator of fish and crustaceans. Known in South Africa as 'koester'.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	35,0 cm
Plage de profondeur	1-30m

Coloration

Orange-red to brownish-red body with fine pale spotting scattered across the flanks; strong resemblance to rockfishes; fins are orange-red; South African endemic; belly pale pinkish-orange.

Habitat & Distribution

Inshore rocky reef systems of South Africa (particularly the Cape region) at 5-40m depth. Temperate southeastern Atlantic marine habitat.

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

1-30m

Aire de répartition

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Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

A South African reef fish targeted by recreational anglers; firm, white flesh with a mild flavor. Consumed locally along the Cape coast; best pan-fried, grilled, or prepared in fish curries.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Taxonomy

Ordre	Perciformes/Serranoidei
Famille	Anthiadidae
Espèces	Acanthistius sebastoides

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Koester?

A South African reef fish targeted by recreational anglers; firm, white flesh with a mild flavor. Consumed locally along the Cape coast; best pan-fried, grilled, or prepared in fish curries.

How big does Koester get?

Koester can grow up to 35.0 cm long.

Where is Koester found?

Southeastern Atlantic off southern Africa, from the Western Cape through the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coasts of South Africa. Inhabits rocky subtidal reefs and kelp bed margins in temperate South African inshore waters. Inshore rocky reef systems of South Africa (particularly the Cape region) at 5-40m depth. Temperate southeastern Atlantic marine habitat.

What family does Koester belong to?

Koester (Acanthistius sebastoides) belongs to the family Anthiadidae in the order Perciformes/Serranoidei.