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Giraffe Catfish

Giraffe Catfish

Auchenoglanis occidentalis

  • 1lakes
  • 24logged catches
  • 9.31 kg heaviest logged

Giraffe Catfish (Auchenoglanis occidentalis) is a small catfish species inhabiting most areas in West and Central Africa. It prefers to stay in shallow and calm parts of rivers and lakes. It is active at night as well as during the day. Its body is covered with a characteristic pattern, lending it the name ‘Giraffe Catfish’. It can reach 70 cm (27 inches) in size and weigh up to 10 kg (22 lb).
These omnivorous catfish feed in small groups, usually on vegetation they find on the bottom, sifting through sand or mud with their large barbels. Their regular diet also includes seeds, larvae, worms, and small fish.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Freshwater Prawns 4 Moriche Palm Fruit 2 Cheese 2 Corn 1 Freshwater Crab 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Congo River — 24 catches , best 9.31 kg

  • Moriche Palm Fruit Hook #3/0 Feeder bottom Shore 2×
  • Freshwater Prawns Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom Shore 2×
  • Corn Hook #3/0 Feeder bottom 1×
  • Cheese Hook #4 Feeder bottom Shore 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Giraffe Catfish?

When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch Giraffe Catfish would be to use Freshwater Prawns on a size #3/0 hook.

Where to find it

Congo River Congo

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Red Worms Night Crawlers Maggots Bloodworms Leeches Caddis Larva Crawfish Cut Jauari Palm Fruit Peas

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