Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
Also called nile perch, capitaine
A large freshwater fish native to the Nile River basin and other African river systems. Known for its impressive size and fighting ability, making it a prized target for sport anglers.
Nile Perch at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lates niloticus
- Typical size
- 36-72 inches
- IGFA world record
- 230 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Lake Victoria and Nile River system. Massive freshwater predator. Can exceed 200 lbs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a nile perch through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksNile Perch questions people ask
Nile Perch is Lates niloticus. Anglers also call it nile perch, capitaine.
A typical nile perch runs 36-72 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 230 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every nile perch you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lake Victoria and Nile River system. Massive freshwater predator. Can exceed 200 lbs. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record nile perch weighed 230 lbs.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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