The Galjoen is a robust, deep-bodied fish found along the southern African coastline. It typically reaches up to 28 inches and weighs around 15 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of algae and invertebrates. Preferring rocky reefs and surf zones, the Galjoen is known for its territorial behavior and adaptability to turbulent waters. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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