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Also known as: Genypterus capensis
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The kingklip (Genypterus capensis) is a mottled cusk eel found in southern Africa. This fish can grow up to five feet long and is highly regarded as a food source. Cusk eels, in general, are characterized by their united dorsal, anal, and tail fins, and their sensory pelvic fins used for finding food along the bottom. While most cusk eels inhabit deep waters, the kingklip is one of the species that can exceed 1.5 meters in length. Its liver is considered a delicacy. The name "kingklip" is a translation of the Afrikaans term koningklipvis.12

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