tigerfish
African freshwater predator
Tigerfish are fierce freshwater fish found in African rivers, named for their striped bodies and aggressive predatory behavior.
They have prominent, interlocking teeth and are prized by sport fishermen for their powerful strikes and fighting spirit.
The African tigerfish (*Hydrocynus*) can grow over three feet long.
Unrelated fish in South America and Asia share the name for similar appearance or ferocity.
Non-saline aquatic environment
- riverineOf or by streams
- gillsAquatic respiratory organs
- finsSwimming appendages
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
swimming · goliath · Zambezi · Congo · Niger · gamefish · sportfish · ichthyology
Feeding on animal flesh
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
- hunterPursuer of prey
- preyAnimal being hunted
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
teeth · jaws · bite · attack · strike · aggressive · ferocious · fierce
One who casts lines
- trophyAward for winning
- gamefishFish pursued recreationally
- catch-and-releaseFishing without keeping
- tackleGear or takedown
Having contrasting bands
- bandedHaving encircling marks
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
markings · pattern · iridescent · sleek · powerful · body · coloration
freshwater
Non-saline aquatic environment
scales · swimming · goliath · Zambezi · Congo · Niger · gamefish · sportfish · ichthyology · specimen
carnivorous
Feeding on animal flesh
ambush · teeth · jaws · bite · attack · strike · aggressive · ferocious · fierce · savage
angler
One who casts lines
- trophyAward for winning
- gamefishFish pursued recreationally
- catch-and-releaseFishing without keeping
tackle · lure · bait · rod · reel · line · fight · strike · hook · sportfishing
striped
Having contrasting bands
- bandedHaving encircling marks
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
muscular · markings · pattern · iridescent · sleek · powerful · body · coloration
- freshwater fishsalmon, trout, bass, catfish, carp
- game fishlargemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, rainbow trout, brown trout
- African fishtilapia, cichlid, lungfish, squeaker
- African wetland wildlifeNile crocodile, hippo, hippopotamus, crocodile, shoebill
- ZambeziZambezi River, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, hippo, hippopotamus
- Zambian wildlifeAfrican elephant, leopard, hippo, crocodile, wild dog