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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. This large-toothed, highly predatory fish grows to an average length of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) and a weight of 50 kg (110 lb). [8]
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.
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.
A rare monster-like fish has washed up on the shores of Crystal Cove Park in California, surprisingly the second one to be found at the park in the past few years.
This oarfish is smaller than the one found in La Jolla in August 2024. Researchers are not yet sure why the rare fish has washed up on California beaches recently, and there have been few studies ...
Five species of Hydrocynus tigerfish are currently recognised. [6] Hydrocynus brevis (Günther, 1864) (Tigerfish) Hydrocynus forskahlii (G. Cuvier, 1819) (Elongate tigerfish) Hydrocynus goliath Boulenger, 1898 (Giant tigerfish) Hydrocynus tanzaniae B. Brewster, 1986 (Blue tigerfish) Hydrocynus vittatus Castelnau, 1861 (Striped tigerfish)
The magnitude 7.0 earthquake that rattled a large swath of Northern California likely increased spawning activity in fish to protect their population.
However, the tigerfish are not interested on feeding on him. After emerging from the water, Jeremy concludes that when the water is clear, the tigerfish can see their targets more clearly and are not likely to attack humans. But when the water drops and becomes more murky, the tigerfish attacks are much more likely to occur.