Black Musslecracker

[capeverdespearfisher]

Here is a strange local fish of Cape Verde, the black musslecracker. My friend caught it as only his second fish which was great. They get pretty chunky, around 10kg but this one is a lot smaller but still a brilliant beginners fish

We find them mostly in gulleys and in the surf and surge very close to the rocks. They are shy and sneaky so a lot of fun to hunt. The best trick is to find a shoal of them and then approach in such a way that they are either pinned against rocks or have to swim past you in a surf gulley. Happy times

 

[landshark sa]

What an amazing looking fish!!!

In South Africa we also have a fish called Black Musselcracker [Cymatoceps nasutus] but looks totally different to the one found around your shores.

A much sought after spearfishing species, our Black Musselcracker is also known locally as a Poenskop or Poensie and they grow to around 35 - 40kg.

 

[capeverdespearfisher]

What an amazing looking fish!!!

In South Africa we also have a fish called Black Musselcracker [Cymatoceps nasutus] but looks totally different to the one found around your shores.

A much sought after spearfishing species, our Black Musselcracker is also known locally as a Poenskop or Poensie and they grow to around 35 - 40kg.

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Yes that is one strange looking fish as well Our one does not grow nearly as big. I guess in common they both eat mussles!