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HYDROCYON GOLIATH [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
Universal entry(ies)
Hydrocynus goliath
Latin
Hydrocyon goliath
former designation, Latin
CONT

This African fish is one of the largest characins (order Characiformes), often weighing more than 65 lb. (30kg).

OBS

A fish of the family Alestiidae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Hydrocynus goliath
Latin
Hydrocyon goliath
former designation, Latin
OBS

Très gros poisson d'eau douce, vivant en Afrique, de la famille des Alestiidae. Le poids du poisson-tigre goliath peut dépasser 30 kg.

Spanish

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