Author: Castelnau, 1861
FBname: Tiger fish
Comments: Prefers warm, well-oxygenated water, mainly larger rivers and lakes; all but the largest form roving schools of like-sized fish; aptly described as fierce and voracious; diet increasingly piscivorous, becoming exclusive fish feeders when above 90-100 mm length; feeds on whatever prey is most abundant but <i>Brycinus</i>, <i>Micralestes</i>, <i>Barbus</i>, and <i>Limnothrissa</i> are favored (Ref. 7248, 52193). Piscivorous, but may also eat <i>Caridina</i> and insects (Ref. 28714). Useful food fish in some areas (Ref. 4967).