Species guide
How to catch Blunt-toothed African catfish
Clarias ngamensis
freshwaterbrackishgame fishClariidae
The Blunt-toothed African catfish is an elongated freshwater fish found mainly in African swamps and river mouths. It grows up to 73 cm and weighs around 4 kg. This species feeds on fish, detritus, plants, and benthic invertebrates like mollusks.
Where they live
Found frequently in sandy streams, standing deep waters, and shallow swamps of Africa, especially near river mouths and swamps. It inhabits both freshwater and brackish environments.
Typical size
Up to about 73 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- detritus
- water plants
- mollusks
- aquatic insect nymphs
Best baits
- small fish bait
- earthworms
- mollusk bait
- plant-based bait
Best lures
- soft plastic lures mimicking small fish
- jigs
- sinking plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing
- still fishing
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