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Black musselcracker (poenskop)
Cymatoceps nasutus
Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0
Knowing the Black musselcracker (poenskop) (Cymatoceps nasutus) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 5 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It's one of the hardest fish: patience and technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 50 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Poenskop (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Black musselcracker (poenskop)?
It depends on the area. For example, South Africa: 50 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Black musselcracker (poenskop) found?
Usually between 5 and 30 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “very hard”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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