Tiger fish Goliath
Tiger fish Goliath
Congo is a river, which, after the Amazon is the second largest and affluent, is the deepest river on the planet. This river crosses the equator 2 times. Is characterized by the fact that its pool is found more than 20 species of small fish, and up to 875 members of large species, including various other species of flora and fauna. Major representatives should include giant lizards, big crocodiles, turtles, snakes, etc. about 250 species are rare species, and some of them still unknown to science.
- 1 the Congo River – a river with a fast current
- 2 Fish Goliath: description
- 3 tiger fish Goliath: the eats
- 4 Fishing for a river monster
The Congo river – a river with a fast current
This river really is characterized by a strong and powerful current, which has a serious impact on the evolutionary development of many species of fish. Some species of fish are not able to resist the current, so accumulate in certain sectors and in certain areas. Thanks to these factors in the river basin there are many unusual species of flora and fauna. Among the monsters living in the Congo basin there are those who easily cope with the flow of the river. Fish Goliath – this is the fish that feels comfortable on the powerful current, inducing fear and terror on the underwater inhabitants of the Congo river.
Potential victims who are not able to resist in the conditions of strong currents, themselves fall into the jaws of this powerful and strong fish.
The name of the fish due to its huge size that characterized the warrior Goliath, who had a growth of 2 meters 89 see due to the presence of the back horizontal dark stripes, this fish, called also “tiger”. For the first time became aware of this river monster in 1861. This predator can be found in large and large rivers and lakes such as the Congo river, the Nile, Senegal, South OMO, and in the lake of Tanganyika. Naturally, such a river monster chooses for himself the large water bodies. Predator leads a gregarious life, and, as with other canines and predators of other species. As a rule, the males much larger than females.
Fish Goliath: description
This fish has a strong elongated body covered with large scales, silver in color. Fins are red or bright orange hue, with sharp edges. In other words, the body of the fish, the Goliath is a characteristic body of a predator. Parameters:
- Length is about 2 meters.
- The fish weighs 50 kg, and even more.
- A natural predator of about 15 years.
- The head is large, and a large mouth.
- Number of teeth – 32, sharp as razor, which allows the fish just break the potential victim to pieces without chewing. In the place of missing teeth grow new.
- The predator excellent hearing and ability to sense prey by the low frequency fluctuations.
- Fish with confidence overcomes the powerful current.
Tiger fish Goliath: the eats
Fish are omnivorous and on their gluttony and bloodthirstiness it can be easily compared with the fish piranha. The main source of diet is fish and plant food and detritus, including small mammals.
There were cases that documented the attack of this fish to crocodiles and even a person when this predator was lacking in nutrition.
The female fish Goliath spawns in the period of the rainy season, from December to January. To spawn, the fish moves to smaller tributaries, where the females lay enormous number of eggs, hiding it in the dense thickets of aquatic vegetation, in shallow water. When the fry Goliath, they expect a very comfortable environment: the water is warm and plenty of feed. As they grow, they have to move into big rivers with heavy current. Moreover, after the end of the rainy season some small tributaries of large rivers can dry up.
Fishing for river monsters
Fish Goliath is considered the most dangerous freshwater fish, and fishing in it is equivalent to hunting for bear. In this regard, many local fishermen practice catch this monster and consider it a kind of duty. In addition to local fishermen, each year on the banks of the Congo river attracts many anglers from all over the world to “tickle” their nerves and to test themselves in extreme conditions. Like fishing – this is the real, sometimes dangerous adventure. Despite this fish Goliath is a desirable trophy for any angler.
And still catch the tiger fish is not so easy because of its sharp teeth can bite a fishing line of any diameter. Therefore, fishing is carried out using sturdy leashes made of steel and other materials. The only way to expect success. For such kind of fishing should be prepared in advance and carefully.
Jeremy Wade who is an expert on river species of fish and leading the TV program “River monsters”, managed to catch this giant predator. And it’s all thanks to the experience, as this man has been fishing since childhood. Over the 52 years of his life he was able to visit different corners of our planet, where he managed to catch the fancy of the representatives of the underwater world.
To catch the coveted prey, the monster hunter had to spend more than a week, visiting the most remote areas of the Congo river. For his defiance he was rewarded, and he caught a big fish, weighing 70 kg and with a length of five feet.
In the photo you can see what the giant was caught by Jeremy. The photo also shows how powerful the teeth and what a huge mouth this huge predator. Can only admire the expertise and courage of this man. Which is only to be in such a complex environment of the Congo river, when you at every step in danger of surprises.