Goliath tigerfish, the Congo River's most fearsome predator

With its long, slender body and high speed, the Goliath tigerfish is a great challenge for anglers, and is little studied due to its harsh environment.

Dubbed the “monster of the Congo River”, the Goliath tigerfish is famous in the world of creatures for its large size and ferocious nature. Photo: Pinterest.

Can grow to over 1.5 metres in length. Individuals weighing over 50 kg have been recorded in the wild. Photo: Pinterest.

Teeth up to 5 cm long. Their razor-sharp teeth help them tear apart their prey in seconds. Photo: Pinterest.

Chase prey at high speed. Their long, slender bodies help them accelerate strongly in rapids. Photo: Pinterest.

Can attack small crocodiles. There are reports of Goliath tigerfish preying on baby crocodiles. Photo: Pinterest.

Distributed mainly in the Congo River basin. They prefer deep and strong water. Photo: Pinterest.

It is the most difficult fish to catch in Africa. Many anglers consider catching it a great achievement. Photo: Pinterest.

Little studied because of its dangerous environment. The Congo River is deep and turbulent, making surveying Goliath tigerfish difficult. Photo: Pinterest.

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