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Sharptooth Catfish
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Common
Name: Sharptooth Catfish
Other
Names: Barbel, Skerptand Barber
Scientific Name:
Clarias Gariepinus
Length: Has
been known to grow up to 2
metres
Weight:
Average weight of
6 - 15 kg
Habitat:
Sharptooth catfish can be found in slow
rivers,
swamps, muddy waters, lakes and floodplains.
Distribution:
A widespread species, can be found throughout Africa. Located in a
number of rivers such as in Southern, Eastern and Western Cape.
Internationally they can be found in Israel, Turkey & Lebanon.
Bait:
This species as with other catfish will eat a number of bait variants
such as rats, lures, worms, dead or alive fish etc.
Description:
This fish has a physical appearance of a large, heavy boned, flat
headed species. They have pointed teeth and long barbs on their heads.
Colour varies from black to a light brown with a light, white coloured
underside.
Fishing Strategy:
This species is extremely aggressive and is very strong. Sharptooth
catfish have a reputation of pushing anglers and tackle to their limits. Sharptooth
catfish can be regarded as freshwater sport fish.
Eating Quality: Excellent eating
Tackle:
- Strong, heavy tackle is needed
- A leader is recommended for this species
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