tigerfish
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A large aggressive fish with sharp teeth that lives in African rivers and lakes
- noun
- South African
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pez tigre
- While exploring the river, we spotted a tigerfish lurking near the rocks, ready to ambush its next meal.
- Goliath tigerfish
Examples
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Tigerfish (an important predator and sport fish) do not occur in seasonal swamps except during years of high floods (Mosepele and Mosepele 2005).
Academic text (2009) -
The tigerfish is known for its sharp teeth and aggressive behavior, making it a formidable predator in African freshwater rivers.
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When fishing in the murky waters, we had to be cautious of the tigerfish, which could easily bite with its razor-sharp teeth.
Surface Forms
tigerfish singular
tigerfishes plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word tigerfish comes from putting tiger and fish together because people thought the fish looked 'striped' and hunted fiercely like a tiger with sharp teeth. So, the name helps you remember it is a strong, dangerous freshwater fish.