Fishing for African threadfish

Alectis alexandrina

The African threadfish is a striking marine fish known for its elongated, thread-like dorsal and anal fins. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding on small fish and crustaceans. Typically reaching up to 30 inches and weighing around 15 pounds, it exhibits schooling behavior and is often found in warm, tropical regions of the eastern Atlantic Ocean. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch African threadfish

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African threadfish

Enseada de Camboriú

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African threadfish

Atlantic Ocean

34 in · 3 lb 7 oz

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