Water magazine No. 26 Tiger fish

This fish has a strong elongated body, covered with large scales, silvery in color. The fins are distinguished by a red or bright orange hue, with pointed edges. In other words, the goliath fish's body is a characteristic predator's body. The length is about 2 meters. The fish weighs 50 kg, or even more. The predator has been living for about 15 years. The head is large, as is the large mouth. The number of teeth is 32, razor–sharp, which allows the fish to simply tear a potential victim into pieces without chewing. New teeth grow in place of fallen teeth. The predator has excellent hearing, as well as the ability to sense prey by low-frequency vibrations. The fish confidently overcomes the powerful current. This predator can be found in large and large rivers and lakes such as the Congo River, the Nile, Senegal, Omo, as well as in Lake Tanganyika. Naturally, such a river monster chooses large reservoirs for itself. The predator leads a gregarious lifestyle, both with its relatives and with predators of other species. As a rule, males are much larger than females.

The fish is omnivorous and in its voracity and bloodlust it can easily be compared to a piranha fish. The main source of the diet is fish, as well as plant foods and detritus, including small mammals. There have been cases and it has been documented of attacks by this fish on crocodiles and even on humans when this predator was malnourished. Goliath fish is considered the most dangerous and scary freshwater fish, and fishing for it is equivalent to hunting a bear. In this regard, many local fishermen practice catching this monster and consider it a kind of duty. In addition to local fishermen, every year many amateur fishermen from all continents come to the shores of the Congo River to "tickle" their nerves and test themselves in extreme conditions. Such fishing is a real, sometimes dangerous adventure. Despite this, goliath fish is a coveted trophy for any angler.