freshwater longtom

Scientific Name
Strongylura kreffti
Category
Fish

"A voracious carnivore that can be seen 'ploughing' into large schools of small fish and lurking under overhanging vegetation and amongst tree roots. The long pointed jaws have needle-sharp teeth; prey is bitten sideways and then turned end-on to be swallowed head first.'

Walden & Pidgeon, Freshwater Fishes of Kakadu Naitonal Park, p.40.

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