Lucky Fisherman Catches Big Honeycomb Fish Worth Thousands Of Cedis, Video Emerges as He Disappoints People

Lucky Fisherman Catches Big Honeycomb Fish Worth Thousands Of Cedis, Video Emerges as He Disappoints People

  • A lucky fisherman captured a honeycomb fish, but the man's next action disappointed some internet users
  • Honeycomb fish, known for its distinctive appearance resembling a honeycomb, is a marvel of nature's intricate design abilities
  • A video showing the big catch, worth thousands of naira, before it was devoured has sparked reactions

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An unidentified African fisherman has caught a big honeycomb fish worth thousands of cedis.

TikTok blog @porche_blog shared a video of the big catch lying on the ground as people gathered to watch it.

Fisherman, honeycomb fish
Illustrative image of men on a river (far left) and the honeycomb fish. Photo Credit: Jasmin Merdan, @porche_blog
Source: UGC

According to the blog, the fisherman consumed the massive catch with his friends, an action that was frowned upon by internet users.

The blog claimed the fish is worth $3.1 million (GH¢35,295,701).

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How much is Honeycomb fish?

The honeycomb fish, scientifically known as Acanthostracion polygonum, derives its name from the intricate honeycomb-like patterns that adorn its vibrant body and are often found in the warm waters of coral reefs.

While YEN.com.gh could not obtain a reliable price for the fish, we learned netizens pegged the cost of a honeycomb fish at $276 (GH¢3,142) and $344 (GH¢3,802).

"It is Honeycomb Morah Eel. The International market price for a fully grown one is $344," a TikToker, Aequitas, said.

Another fish enthusiast, identified as Bin Mansir on TikTok, opined:

"It’s honeycomb moray ell and it's $276."

Watch the video below:

People react to the big honeycomb fish catch

nwachukwu said:

"No be to catch am be the problem, where he go sell am?"

Dr.GOD said:

"At least both him and his friends are now worth $3.1million."

Dre said:

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"This is what it means when they say u Don chop money."

Tade said:

"Na you hin wan sell am for? people sef."

clintonmathias375 said:

"They just ate $3.1 million in a day.
"Bro just made history in his family.
"First man to eat that amount in this hard time."

S O F T FRIENDS said:

"Why be say nah when them don chop am finish they con no the fish worth? Dey play."

Man tell why they don't eat catfish in river

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man shared a video of himself feeding catfish in the Dotikor River at Dunkwa Kyekyewere in the Central Region.

In the video, the man said the catfish in that particular river are not to be eaten because they are recognised as spirit beings.

He revealed that the catfishes solve problems for people who visit the river with their challenges.

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Source: Legit.ng

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