Fishing for Datnioides polota

Datnioides polota

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

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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10 in · 2 lb

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