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Hottentot seabream
Pachymetopon blochii
Photo: Peter Southwood · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Hottentot seabream (Pachymetopon blochii) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 2 and 25 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It's relatively accessible with basic technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 22 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Hottentot (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Hottentot seabream?
It depends on the area. For example, South Africa: 22 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Hottentot seabream found?
Usually between 2 and 25 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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