Tigerfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade gptkb:food
Pellets
Requires large tank
Live food
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:color Silver with dark stripes
gptkbp:common_name Hydrocynus spp.
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of strength
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:ecosystem Pelagic zone
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alestidae
gptkbp:fins Forked tail
gptkbp:fishing_regulations gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika
gptkb:Lake_Victoria
gptkb:Luangwa_River
gptkb:Okavango_Delta
gptkb:Kafue_River
gptkb:Limpopo_River
gptkb:Rufiji_River
Casting
Year-round
Angling
Fly fishing
Trolling
Bait fishing
Chobe River
Bottom fishing
Sabi River
Commonly caught around 20 lbs.
Largest caught was 61 lbs.
Zambezi Delta
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:Congo_River
gptkb:Zambezi_River
gptkb:Nile_River
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tigerfish
gptkbp:is_popular_in Sport fishing
gptkbp:known_for Sharp teeth
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Giant Tigerfish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:size Up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:speed Fast swimmer
gptkbp:tank_mates Other large fish
Not suitable with small fish
Large cichlids
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lake_Kariba
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5