Irian Jaya Tiger Datnoid (Datnioides sp.)

Datnoid collectors put real weight on collection locality, since populations from different river systems and islands can show subtly different bar counts, coloration, and body proportions even within the same broad species complex. This population comes from Irian Jaya (Indonesian New Guinea), an isolated enough range that locality-specific datnoids like this one carry real weight with serious collectors.

Care level: Moderate · Temperament: Semi-aggressive, predatory · Max size: ~16" · Min tank: 125+ gal (adult) · Diet: Carnivore, live/frozen meaty foods