Compared with the vast ocean, freshwater rivers and lakes are very small, and there are far fewer large and fierce fish. With the continuous expansion of human territory, most of these large freshwater snappers have become endangered species, and even one species was confirmed extinct at the end of 20 19, which is unique to China. Let's have a look!

Moonlight duckbill catfish

Moonlight duck-billed fish: It is a common edible fish in origin, and also a famous fishing fish and ornamental fish. It is the most beautiful kind of catfish, and its larvae are bright silvery white, and the metallic light is dazzling, like a bright full moon, and the silver light pours on the ground. The maximum total length can reach 160cm.

Huqiao

Hucho: A rare cold-water carnivorous fish with a maximum length of 4 meters. It is fierce, greedy, alert and swims fast. It hides in deep water for many years and is good at chasing predatory fish. It is one of the fiercest freshwater fish. Young fish feed on small fish, while big fish often devour wild waterfowl such as wild ducks on the water surface, and also prey on otters and mice in the lake. It is said that the maximum length can reach 400cm, but it has not been confirmed.

Go to Lei Long at five o'clock

Lei Long at five o'clock: It's very big. In its place of origin, it used to be an important food fish. Its temperament is very violent, even fierce, and its size is even bigger than that of the small shield mullet (big pencil Lei Long). But the original beauty and huge size are very suitable as ornamental fish, and they are kept alone in large aquariums. Narwhalidae is a famous ferocious carnivorous family, with many heads and big mouths, among which Lei Long is the largest and most ferocious representative, with a body length of 120cm.

Changbeiwang fish

Kingfisher: With a prominent triangular head and a high back, it is the largest freshwater bass. It is fierce, rough and tough, and it is the real king of West Africa, so it has won the title of "King Kong" in the field of ornamental fish. It is one of the most famous invasive species in the world and is listed as one of the most terrible species in the world 100. Can be used as fishing, eating and ornamental fish. The body length can reach 200cm.

Crocodile eel

Crocodile Monopterus albus: Among 7 species belonging to 2 genera, Monopterus albus is the largest and fiercest, with a maximum body length of 3 meters, so it is named for its peculiar snout shape. Crocodile-like short kiss and two rows of dagger-like sharp teeth are extremely destructive. If placed in natural waters, it will bring disaster to the local water ecosystem. As long as they are alive in the water, almost all of them can be eaten. The body length can reach 300cm.