Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Chondrichthyes
- Order
- Myliobatiformes
- Family
- Datnioididae
- Genus
- Datnioides
- Species
- campbelli
Habitat
This species primarily inhabits freshwater rivers, streams, and estuaries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the South Pacific islands. They prefer areas with slow-moving water, abundant vegetation, and structures like rocks or roots for hiding. It can also tolerate brackish waters in coastal regions.
Diet
Campbell's tigerfish feeds mainly on smaller fish, crustaceans, and insects, using ambush tactics to capture prey. They are diurnal predators that hunt by sight, striking quickly from cover. Feeding activity peaks during the day in shallow waters.
Behavior
These fish are solitary and territorial, often lurking in vegetation or near structures to ambush prey. They are primarily active during the day and exhibit aggressive displays when defending their territory from intruders. Campbell's tigerfish are known for their quick, darting movements when pursuing food.
Conservation Status
Listed as Not Evaluated by IUCN.