http://geekologie.com/2007/04/dont_swim_in_the_congo_river.php
2007-04-24 11:29:33 · 29 answers · asked by Thomas F 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Well
"Holy mother of crap. I'm pretty sure they pulled this fish straight out of my nightmares. If you ever feel like going for a swim in the Congo River make sure you bring along a gun. Or a, uh, bazooka. This thing looks like it could eat a bear."
pretty much sums it up!
2007-04-24 11:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is overfeared? It is just a giant tigerfish with its jaw exposed..when it is swimming, it does not look that mean as the jaw would be mostly concealed.
There are many amazing fishes in the world and weird ones too like the Oarfish, ocean sunfish, guitarfish, etc...the list goes on..
It is interesting that many actually feared it rather then describe it as a beautiful specimen of its kind.
2007-04-25 16:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by Laurenzo O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoa!!!!!!!!!
If I could I would say a lot of inappropriate things about that! Its like a shark and a fish fused together. Its the result of a radioactive melt down if you ask me. Hope I never see such a thing alive. For the guy who said the fish is a tiger fish Ive have to agree. Its still one heck of a whopper for a tiger fish. Compare that fish to a neon tetra!
2007-04-24 20:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definately an African Tigerfish (monster size!). You might not know it, but there are times when local fish stores actually sell this fish. Last tuesday, i saw this fish being sold for $40 bucks (6-7" long).
2007-04-25 19:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by flipnotik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I'm not planning on swimming in the Congo anytime soon.
For those wanting to know what this is, I believe the species is African tigerfish: http://www.billingsgazette.com/newdex.php?display=rednews/2005/06/02/build/outdoors/25-tigerfish.inc - this is a relative of tetras!
Yes, folks, you can buy these to keep in your home 900 gallon aquarium: http://forums.waterwolves.com/African-Tigerfish-t88605.html , http://www.aquariacentral.com/species/db.cgi?db=fresh&uid=default&ID=0572&view_records=1
2007-04-24 19:47:09 · answer #5 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now kids, here's what happens when you cross a large mouth bass with a mean a$$, man eating mother-in-law
2007-04-24 19:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by can_t_get_rite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a Crocabass!
2007-04-24 18:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by jack y 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say that it looks like it would have to have a slightly meaty taste! LOL Won't catch me swimming in the Congo!
2007-04-24 18:34:12 · answer #8 · answered by kaleshagurl2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a fish
2007-04-24 18:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Universe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW, super cool and awesome.....what kind of fish is it???the teeth are so attractive........nice looking fish
2007-04-24 19:28:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋