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Garrick / Leervis
Lichia amia
Photo: NasserHalaweh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Knowing the Garrick / Leervis (Lichia amia) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents open water and is found between 0 and 20 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is curious, it approaches the diver, which shapes how to approach it.
It's a demanding fish: it needs stealth and experience. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: curious, it approaches the diver.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 70 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Palometón (es) · Liche (fr) · Leccia (it) · Λίτσα (el) · Lica (hr) · Akya (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Garrick / Leervis?
It depends on the area. For example, South Africa: 70 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Garrick / Leervis found?
Usually between 0 and 20 m, mostly over open water.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also curious, it approaches the diver. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.
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