One fun activity while on the river is fishing. But in these 4 magical rivers, the traveler can meet the tangible fish monsters. Watch out!
The monsters are real, not just in science fiction. Its spooky appearance makes these fish become the most curious river dwellers.
Jeremy Wade, a professional angler and presenter of the TV show 'River Monster' also took the time to hunt this monster fish. this is 4 rivers in the world inhabited by a monster-looking spooky fish, ever hunted by Jeremy Wade:
- Congo River, Cong
The first river on the list is the Congo River, which stretches along 4,700 km in Congo. This fast-flowing river is home to a monster fish called Goliath Tigerfish.
Goliath Fish Tigerfish has a pretty spooky appearance. His teeth were large and sharp, adorning the upper and lower jaws of the fish. The sharpness of these fish teeth level with piranha teeth, of course can tear the meat very easily.
Goliath Tigerfish is able to grow to a weight of about 45 kg. Fish like this rare status, only the lucky people who can meet this fish.
- Teles River Pires, Brazil
Not to be outdone by Congo, Brazil also has a river that is not less magical. Teles River Pires which has a length of about 1,370 km, is inhabited by monster fish that still enter into the family of catfish.
But unlike the common catfish we consume, catfish in the Teles Pires River measuring 5-10 times that of ordinary catfish. The length can be up to the size of an adult's foot.
To be able to lure this jumbo catfish, traveler must prepare extra energy. The reason, in addition to these catfish do extra resistance, Teles Pires River is also known to have a very fast current. So, get ready.
- Okavango River, Botswana
Still on the African Continent, another magical river that is home to monster fish is the Okavango River. This 1,600 km river runs through 3 countries, Angola, Botswana and Namibia.
Okavango River is populated by a monster fish called Tigerfish. So named because, just look at the big teeth and pointed, like tiger teeth only. Already so, Tigerfish living on the Okavango River can be very large.
Tigerfish in Okavango can grow up to weigh more than 10 kg. No wonder if this fish is often referred to as a monster fish by the locals.
- Ebro River, Spain
Stepping into the Continent of Europe, it turns out the monster fish can also be found there. Precisely in Spain, Ebro River with a length of 930 Km so a perfect habitat for a kind of giant catfish that live there.
The waters of the Ebro River are known to be warm and rich in nutrients. That's what causes catfish in this river, can grow with a very large, even arguably a giant.
There are catfish that grow until the weight reaches 90 kg, aka the size of an adult male. The length of this fish was almost as high as adults. Extraordinary!