African Tiger Scat (Scatophagus tetracanthus) Myleus / Pacu also referred to as the

also referred to as the Spiny Eel family

Minimum: 20–30 gallons

This species can reach a length of 10 inches

and insects

plant-heavy diet

African Tiger Scat (Scatophagus tetracanthus) Myleus / Pacu also referred to as theThe African Tiger Scat, also called the scatty or African scat, is a beautiful ray finned fish from East Africa and Northern Australia. These oval shaped fish have a distinct striping pattern, with its pale cream background paired with thick, dark bars resembling the stripes of a tiger. Interestingly enough, this species actually produces a low grade venom that is produced by glands in their anterolateral grooves, which includes the spines on their