出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/02/10 23:28 UTC 版)
Hydrocynus, is a genus in the family Alestiidae, a family from the order Characiformes, endemic to the African continent. The name is derived from the Greek hydro ("water") + kyon ("dog"). The genus contains at least 5 species, all popularly known as "African Tigerfish" for their fierce territoriality and other characteristics that make them excellent game fish.