First Observation of African Tigerfish Catching Birds in Flight
Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:30AM 
Photo courtesy of BBC NatureSo this is interesting.
For the first time there is now recorded evidence of Hydrocynus vittatus, the African tigerfish catching birds in flight. You may have to watch the video twice, but it is there. The tigerfish leaps out of the water and engulfs a small swallow flying over the lake.
Read more about this amazing discovery in The Journal of Fish Biology. Professor Nico Smit, co-author of the study, describes the African tigerfish as, "one of the most amazing freshwater species in the world... It is a striking fish with beautiful markings on the body, bright red fins and vicious teeth."
For great close up shots of the tigerfish, visit Jeff Currier's blog.
Trivia: At the Kanaloa Seafood Market, what popular fresh fish is sometimes referred to as the tigerfish?
Hint: Kanaloa Seafood sells it under it's better known, Hawaiian name, which means "good to eat."
Answer in the comments and the first three individuals to answer correctly will win 20% off their next instore purchase at
Kanaloa Seafood at the Oxbow Public Market 610 First Street, Napa, CA 707-224-3474
or
Kanaloa Seafood Market 618 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 805-966-5159
Reader Comments (5)
The fish is Ono AKA Wahoo!
Thanks for playing Danny! Since you didn't leave an email address, I cannot contact you directly, but please give me a call at 805-966-5159 and let me know which Kanaloa Seafood Market you will be shopping at with your 20% discount!
Thanks for playing Danny! Email me or call 805-966-5159 and let me know at which Kanaloa Seafood Market you would like to use your 20% coupon!
Please remove MY photo of the tigerfish you have posted on your blog. You took it from my blog and website illegally without my permission. If you would like to license my work contact me. Don't just take it!
My apologies Jeff. We have replaced your stunning close up shot with the original photo from the BBC article to which we link. I've added a sentence directing traffic to your blog, so that others may see your fantastic work on your site. Happy fishing!