Leerfish Explained

The leerfish or garrick (Lichia amia) is a species of marine fish in the family Carangidae, and is native to the Mediterranean and the coastal waters of western Africa to the coastal waters of eastern South Africa.[1] Also recorded in the Black Sea.[2] These fish can reach 1.5 m in length and more than 30 kg in weight. They inhabit the coastal wave zone where they form small shoals to hunt other smaller fish, favouring mullets.

Notes and References

  1. Van Der Elst, R. (1993). A Guide to the Common Sea Fishes of Southern Africa. Struik Publishers. .
  2. http://81.8.63.74/Downloads/Black_Sea_Fishes_Check_List.pdf Black Sea Fishes Check List