Dichistius capensis

Galjoen, a reference photo
Photo: Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc; Cuvier, Georges; Valenciennes · Public domain

The galjoen, black bream, or blackfish (Dichistius capensis) is a species of marine fish found only along the coast of South Africa, Namibia and Angola. Galjoen is the national fish of South Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Galjoen being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Centrarchiformes
Family
Dichistiidae
Species
Dichistius capensis

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