It
is normally found when casting deeper and is a vigorous feeder with a
hard bite. It is silver in colour with a pinkish sheen and can reach
a weight of 30 kg. It feeds mainly in turbid waters.
West Coast
Steenbras (Lithognathius aureti)
Steenbras is found only on the west coast of southern Africa. It often
feeds in shallow turbulent water no more than 50 feet from the
shore, especially
in sandy gullies. It is greyish silver and can grow up over 20kg.