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Species Cards

Dichistius capensis

Galjoen is the national fish of South Africa. It is important to local commercial fisheries and is also popular as a game fish. It is currently not evaluated on the IUCN Red List. This is the first species in this genus to have its genome sequenced.

Galjoen

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Portulacaria afra

Spekboom is known for its carbon sequestration, adaptability to harsh environments and soil binding properties that can help prevent erosion. It has low water requirements and edible leaves that are high in Vitamin C, enjoyed by wild animals (especially elephants) and humans alike.

Spekboom

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Sandelia bainsii

Used commercially as aquarium fish. Due to human impacts on riverine systems and the fact that it is preyed upon by introduced predators such as bass and sharptooth catfish, the Rocky kurper is listed as Endangered on IUCN Redlist. This is the first species in this genus to have its genome sequenced.

Rocky kurper

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Clarias theodorae

This fish is used for human consumption, is a commercial aquarium species, and is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Redlist.

Snake catfish

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Kneria auriculata

This fish species is a potential aquarium species and is listed as Least Concern on IUCN Redlist. This is the first species in this genus to have its genome sequenced.

Airbreathing shellear

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