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African tigerfish

Hydrocynus vittatus · Fresh

Powerful African river predator with huge interlocking teeth, found in rivers and lakes of tropical Africa.

African tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus)

Photo: Boulenger, George Albert; Loat, L., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months

All year. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size40–70 cm · record about 105 cm
DietFish, mostly smaller species
RegionsAfrica
Catching tip. Fast strikes on live bait or spoons; use a wire trace for its teeth.

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