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Group:
Bony fish
Size:
80 cm Total Length
Distribution:
This species is found in the Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean. Its range includes South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape coasts, extending along East Africa, the Persian Gulf, Socotra, the Seychelles, and Madagascar, reaching as far as the northwest coast of India.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
37.78 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.82 kilobases
Assembly N50:
802.31 kilobases
Contig number:
3 309
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0.69 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.4% [S: 95.3%, D: 3.1%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Importance:
The Spotted Grunter is a high-value species targeted by commercial fisheries. In South Africa, commercial fishing of this species is prohibited, with only recreational angling permitted. Due to its desirable traits, the Spotted Grunter also shows strong potential for development within the aquaculture industry.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2025-07-23
Photo credit:
© Craig Peter
Fauna
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