African Big Eye Catfish
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| African Big Eye Catfish | ||||
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| Chrysichthys longipinnis | ||||
| Species Information | ||||
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysichthys | ||||
| Size / weight | ||||
| Common | up to | 3 (6.6) | kg (lb) | |
| Trophy | up to | 5 (11) | kg (lb) | |
| Unique | up to | 7 (15.4) | kg (lb) | |
| Price / Reward | ||||
| Common | per kg | 129 |  |
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| Trophy | per kg | 152 | |
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| Unique | per kg | 157 | |
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Description
African Big Eye Catfish (Chrysichthys longipinnis) is a small representative of its genus that prefers to inhabit shallow stretches with a rocky and sandy bottom. That’s why it can seldom be seen in waters deeper than 13–16 ft (4–5 m). The African Big Eye Catfish is most active at night, choosing to spend the daytime under the bottom rocks. It mainly feeds on worms and other small invertebrates, while larger specimens might also hunt for small fry.
Preferred baits:
- Red Worms
- Night Crawlers
- Maggots
- Wax Worms
- Bloodworms
- Leeches
- Caddis Larva
- Freshwater Prawns
- Crawfish Cut
- Centipedes
- Giant Silk Moth Larva
- Small Minnows
Locations
Recommended fishing methods and tackle
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