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White musselcracker

Sparodon durbanensis

White musselcracker (Sparodon durbanensis)

Photo: Henry Delange · CC BY 4.0

Depthbetween 3 and 25 m
Habitatrocky bottoms
DifficultyVery hard

The White musselcracker (Sparodon durbanensis) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 3 and 25 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

ZoneMinimum size
South Africa60 cm

Where to catch it

Other names

Sargo blanco sudafricano (es)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum legal size for White musselcracker?

It depends on the area. For example, South Africa: 60 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.

At what depth is White musselcracker found?

Usually between 3 and 25 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.

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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