Cassava Croaker
Pseudotolithus senegalensis
Also known as: Cassava FishCaptain Fish
Surf/EstuaryShore
Score
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Prime time
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Depth
0–40m
Platform
Shore
Depth range
0–40mMedium
Findr bio
A West African surf regular that answers the tide more reliably than the calendar — fish the push and it's there.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuarySandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsPrawnsCrab
Effective techniques
SurfcastingBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DuskNight
One of the most-landed fish in West African artisanal fisheries — heavy fishing pressure across its range has pushed it toward Near Threatened status.
