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