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Home: Rivers such as the Nuwejaars in the Western Cape, part of the Heuningnes River system, where the newly named redfin species is found, need to be conserved to protect them.
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From unknown to icon: The Agulhas redfin’s ancient journey in South Africa’s rivers

The fish has been formally named, underscoring the urgent need for the conservation of freshwater systems and the species that call them home

Sheree Bega