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Nile perch

Lates niloticus · Fresh

Huge African lake and river predator, introduced into Lake Victoria.

Nile perch (Lates niloticus)

Photo: Daiju Azuma, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months

All year. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size60–100 cm · record about 200 cm
DietFish
RegionsAfrica
Catching tip. Large lures and live bait around structure; use heavy tackle.

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