Goliath Tigerfish
Hydrocynus goliath
A large freshwater hunter with prominent teeth.
Fish
Goliath Tigerfish
Hydrocynus goliath Wild predator. Appears during habitat defense and cannot be owned, bred or bought.
Common
The in-game Classic design. Select the card to inspect it.
Species field notes
Adult size
Varies by species
Water type
FreshwaterScientific name
Hydrocynus goliathReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
The Congo River basin in central Africa.
Habitat
Large rivers and lakes.
Diet in nature
Mostly other fish.
Natural appearance
A streamlined silver body, large jaws and conspicuous teeth.
Did you know?
Its long jaws distinguish it from other tigerfish.
Sources & species notes
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Giant Tigerfishhttps://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Ecological-Risk-Screening-Summary-Giant-Tigerfish.pdf