Elongate tigerfish

Hydrocynus forskahlii

Alestid Fish of the Congo Basin

Lower river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Elongated
Large

Hydrocynus forskahlii, the elongate tigerfish, is a species of predatory characin from the family Alestidae which is found in northern and western Africa.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Alestidae
Genus: Hydrocynus
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated

Distribution area

Regional overview, not a precise species range.

Conservation status (IUCN)

LCNTVUENCREWEX

Least Concern (LC)

Threats are not currently serious, and the species faces a low risk of extinction.