Hydrocynus goliath

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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1. What is the scientific name?Hydrocynus goliath
2. What is the lifespan?Estimated 10-15 years in the wild
3. What does the Goliath Tigerfish look like?It can grow up to about 6 feet long and weigh more than 110 pounds. Its body is long and strong, with a big head, sharp teeth that are about 1 inch long, and a silvery color that helps it blend into the water.
4. Where does the Goliath Tigerfish live?It lives in the big rivers and lakes of Central Africa, especially in the Congo River Basin. It can be found in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, Zambia, and parts of Tanzania.

Endemic: Native or restricted to a certain country or area.
Piscivorous: Feeding primarily on fish.
Trophic Niche: An organism's position in the food chain, indicating what it eats and what eats it.
Anthropogenic: Originating from human activity.