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Egypt's freshwater fugu. The fahaka is a common Nile catch, but its flesh, skin and organs carry tetrodotoxin, one of the deadliest natural poisons. A regular bycatch that must never be eaten.
Nile channels, lakes and vegetated banks
Common Nile bycatch near weedy margins.
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Medium outfit with a and a strong, sharp hook.
A fresh worms fished on the is the reliable choice.
Eating & safety
Best conditions: Common Nile bycatch near weedy margins.
One of the very few freshwater pufferfish, and every bit as toxic as its saltwater cousins.