Habitat and Biology
Bottom type: Unspecified. Depth zone: Coastal; Shelf; Slope. Horizontal distribution: Neritic; Oceanic. Vertical distribution: Pelagic.
Geographical Distribution
Jurisdictional distribution: Shared between nations
Resource Structure
Considered a single stock: Yes
Biological State and Trend
Probably Moderately exploited.
Bibliography
“Report of the FAO Working Group on the Assessment of Small Pelagic Fish off Northwest Africa. Banjul, Republic of Gambia, 5-12 April 2002.” FAO 2002 FAO Fisheries Report No 686 FAO.
“Report of the FAO Working Group on the Assessment of Small Pelagic Fish off Northwest Africa. Nouadhibou, Mauritania, 24-31 Marc 2001.” FAO 2001 FAO Fisheries Report No 657 FAO.
“Revue sur létat dexploitation des stocks halieutiques et lAménagement des pcheries dans la zone COPACE. Réunion COPACE. Abuja/Nigéria novembre 2000.” B. Samb, A.M. Caramelo 2000.
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