Datnioides polota, commonly known as the silver tigerfish, is a freshwater species characterized by its distinctive vertical black stripes and silver body. It typically inhabits slow-moving rivers and estuaries in Southeast Asia. This fish grows up to 12 inches and weighs around 2 pounds. It is an opportunistic predator, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates, and exhibits solitary behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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