Nile Perch
Africa, inland waters (FAO 1)
Gillnets, Pelagic longlines
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Perchids (Perciformes) is by far the largest family of fishes and comprise more than 41% of all vertebrate fish. Perchids occur in either fresh and saltwater areas all over the world. Well-known perchids are seabass, dorado, mahi-mahi and weever.
With a maximum length of 2 m and a maximum weight of 200 kg, the Nile perch is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. This species has a grey/silver colour with a blue tinge and distinctive dark-black eyes with a bright-yellow outer ring. Nile perch is a predatory fish and can survive in most lakes. In 1962 Nile perch was introduced into Lake Victoria in Africa. This heavily disrupted the entire ecosystem with large social-economic consequences.
Africa, inland waters (FAO 1)
Gillnets, Pelagic longlines
Africa, inland waters (FAO 1)
Gillnets, Pelagic longlines
Fish with the ASC label is farmed in a sustainable manner.
Fish with the MSC label is caught sustainably.
This fish is not being overfished or is being responsibly farmed, with minimal impact on the environment.
This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
Do not buy this fish. It's being overfished or the way it's farmed or caught has a negative impact on the environment.
There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
GlobalG.A.P. certified farms are doing a step in the right direction in terms of sustainability. A few species with this label are getting a better score on the VISwijzer.
Organic standards are the strictest when it comes to fish feed. They also require certain measures for animal well-being.