It is an important food source and is considered a useful species in wastewater aquaculture when combined with other aquatic organisms.

Weight: 2.9 kg (6.4 lb)[2] Africa: within the drainage basin of the Orange river and in southern watersheds of the Cape region.

[2] The Moggel breed after rains in summer, migrating upstream to suitable spawning sites, usually over flooded grassy banks of rivers with shallow rocky sections.

[3] Valued as an important, nutritious food source and is recommended for use in wastewater aquaculture in combination with other aquatic organisms.

[2] Occasionally caught by anglers using bait or flies whilst targeting other species, is known for its strong fighting ability.