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Silver Catfish
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Common
Name: Silver Catfish
Other
Names: Butter Barbel
Scientific Name:
Schilbe Intermedius
Length: 20
- 30 cm in length
Weight:
Average weight of
0.4 - 0.5kg
Habitat:
Silver catfish prefer to live in the safety
of a shoal. They can
be found in slow moving waters that are murky or filled with cover in
the form of vegetation.
Distribution:
This species can be found in the Zambezi system and southwards.
Bait:
Silver catfish will feed on smaller fish and aquatic insects.
Description: This
species is a light olive colour with yellow edged fins. It has a
flattened head and four pairs of short barbels on it's head.
Fishing Strategy:
This species is renound for a good fight. The fishes fins have been
known to lock in place when the fish is threatened. They are not
poisonous as in the case of similar looking sea catfish.
Eating Quality: Excellent eating
Tackle:
- Light heavy will make a exciting fight
- Small hooks will give best results
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