Datnioididae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Datnioides spp., Tiger Fish. Neil Hepworth
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Often found in brackishwaters where rivers and streams reach the sea, the several species of tiger fish are sometimes marketed to aquarists as small, colorful juveniles. They quickly become large, predatory and a disruption to most home aquaria.
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Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: Tiger Fish
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 1 | 1 |
| Species | 4 | 1 |
Captive care: Best avoided by most aquarists.
Feeding: Carnivores. Feed on fishes, shrimps, insect larvae.
Notes: An important table fish from India to Borneo.
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Reference: Fishes of the World
Facts about DatnioididaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Brackishwater Fishes +, and Freshwater Fishes + |
| Common name | Tiger Fish + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Asia +, India +, and Borneo + |
| Reference | Fishes of the World + |