Name:

Hydrocynus goliath, also known as the goliath tigerfish, giant tigerfish, or Mbenga, is a very large African predatory freshwater fish of the family Alestidae.

Location:

Hydrocynus goliath is found in the Congo River Basin

Description

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).[6] Its teeth fit into distinct grooves along its jaws. On average each of its teeth can grow up to 2.5 cm (1 in),[4] according to biologist and television presenter Jeremy Wade. The largest recorded specimen weighed 70 kg (154 lb).

Diet

Hydrocynus goliath is a piscivore, feeding on any fish it can overpower, including smaller members of the same species.

When hunting, this fish uses the calmer eddies of the rapids to ambush its prey, using its keen sight to detect prey. When a target is noticed, the fish accelerates to chase it down.

Its fearsome reputation, combined with its strength, has earned it an almost mythical status among anglers, and it has been called the:

"greatest freshwater gamefish in the world".