Fish Species Of The Kruger National Park Dams & Rivers
There are 49
species of fish that have been
identified in the Kruger National Park's water systems, that include,
marshes, rivers, streams, dams, pans and other bodies of water. These
fish species play a vital role in the ecosystem, from the smallest
minnows to the largest Barbel.
Please read more about the fish of South Africa here.
The
more well known fish that occur in the Kruger are: Sharptooth Catfish,
Tigerfish, Mudfish, Yellowfish, Redbreast Kurper, Mozambique Tilapia,
Lungfish, Mottled Eel, Squeaker, Barbs, Makriel and Mouthbrooder. These
are just a few of the fishes that swim in the Kruger National Park.
There is a constant battle with the fish biologists in the park as Bass
and Grass Carp occur in many of the large river systems, these were
introduced, and potentially could form populations within the park that
will affect our naturally occurring species. The beautiful Rainbow
Killifish occurs within the rivers of the Kruger National Park. Fish in
the Kruger National Park's water systems can easily be viewed from the
bridges in the Park and at the Bird Hides, so keep your eyes open!
Please also note that no fishing is permitted within the Kruger National
Park.
