Koester

Acanthistius sebastoides

Not Evaluated Saltwater

最大体长

35.0 cm

体色

Orange-red to brownish-red body with …

栖息水深

1-30m

科

Anthiadidae

简介

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
栖息水深	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.

水质类型

Saltwater

栖息水深

1-30m

地理分布

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食用性与烹饪

口味

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.

钓鱼信息

游钓鱼种

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Taxonomy

目	Perciformes/Serranoidei
科	Anthiadidae
物种	Acanthistius sebastoides

常见问题

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.