Indonesian tiger perch

Datnioides microlepis

Often grayish yellow, with numerous broad dark bars; stress and night colours can obscure the pattern.

Natural habitat: Inhabits large, deep lowland freshwater rivers, also entering flooded forest during the wet season.

Adults need substantial filtration.

Appearance and identification

Usually more barred and less orange than Siamese tiger perch.

Adults need public-display or exceptionally large private accommodation.

Offer appropriately sized aquatic animal foods; do not rely on feeder fish.

Juvenile groups do not mean adults will get along; aggression between conspecifics may develop.

Small fish are prey.

Young fish use vegetation and roots as cover.

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