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The goliath tigerfish has a characteristic silvery gray dorsum and flanks, with a tunniform body plan similar to that of tuna, featuring black adipose fins. The goliath tigerfish is described as the "Monster Fish of the Congo" by a 2008 documentary by National Geographic, a reflection of its monster-like qualities and of its perception by local people and hunters.
The goliath tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath) is among the most famous tigerfish. The largest one on record is said to have weighed 70 kg (154 pounds). [ 1 ] It is found in the Congo River system and Lake Tanganyika and is the largest member of the family Alestidae.
Hydrocynus is a genus of characin fish in the family Alestidae commonly called "tigerfish," native to Africa.The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ ("water" [1]) + κύων ("dog" [1]).
A giant species of fish that was first discovered seven years ago washed ashore in Oregon last week, according to marine biologists who study the animal.
Also known as the pennant-fish and threadfin trevally. [4] African tigerfish: Hydrocynus vittatus: Alabama bass: Micropterus henshalli: Alabama shad: Alosa alabamae: Albacore: Thunnus alalunga: Alewife: Alosa pseudoharengus: Alligator gar: Atractosteus spatula: Largest exclusively freshwater fish found in North America, measuring 8 to 10 feet ...
Hydrocynus vittatus, the African tigerfish, tiervis or ngwesh [3] is a predatory freshwater fish distributed throughout much of Africa. This fish is generally a piscivore but it has been observed leaping out of the water and catching barn swallows in flight. [4] [5]
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It’s no fish tale. Giant goldfish have been appearing in freshwater lakes around the country. It’s a development that has surprised people. “Honestly, I was in shock. I almost fell off my ...