Apr 27
Uncharismatic Fact of the Day
Mbenga is Swahili for 'dangerous fish'- a pretty accurate description for Hydrocynus goliath! Also known as the goliath tigerfish, adults regularly grow up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) and weigh over 50 kg (110 lb), and they have an appetite to match. Mbenga regularly hunt other fish, and will also attack larger prey such as crocodiles and humans; they're aided in their hunt by 20-34 teeth, each of which can grow up to 2.5 cm (1 in) long!
(Image: A mbenga (Hydrocynus goliath) by Loury Cédric)
