The Cape Gurnard is a striking marine fish known for its vibrant red coloration and wing-like pectoral fins. It inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf off southern Africa. Typically reaching 12-16 inches and weighing up to 4 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. This species is noted for its benthic foraging behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Cape Gurnard.