Which freshwater fish is the largest species of African tigerfish?

The goliath tigerfish is the largest species of African tigerfish.

Goliath tigerfish are powerful freshwater predators native to the Congo River basin and other connected waters in central Africa. Their scientific name is Hydrocynus goliath, and they belong to the family Alestidae, a group of African characins.

The fish is named for its impressive size and large, sharply pointed teeth. It has a streamlined body and strong jaws adapted for seizing other fish. Large individuals are regarded as formidable predators in fast-flowing rivers and deep channels.

The goliath tigerfish is often confused with the smaller African tigerfish, Hydrocynus vittatus, which is more widespread and commonly seen in safari and sport-fishing coverage. Both species have prominent teeth, but the goliath tigerfish is especially associated with the Congo system and can grow much larger.