Species guide
How to catch Greenwood's happy
Sargochromis greenwoodi
freshwatergame fishCichlidae
Greenwood's happy is a small, deep-bodied freshwater fish found in African waters. It is a predatory species that hunts macrofauna such as snails. This fish is popular among anglers targeting diverse cichlids.
Where they live
Found in freshwater habitats across Africa, Greenwood's happy prefers environments rich in macrofauna prey like snails.
Typical size
Up to about 30 cm
What they eat
- snails
- small aquatic macrofauna
Best baits
- snail imitation bait
- worms
- small aquatic insects
Best lures
- small soft plastic lures
- tiny crankbaits
How to fish for them
- bait fishing near the bottom
- light spinning with small lures
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