Four-striped tigerfish and Similar Species
Datnioides quadrifasciatus
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Siamese Tigerfish
Datnioides pulcher
Key differences: D. pulcher typically has 5-7 bands, often with a 'Y' shaped band on the caudal peduncle, and a more golden-yellow base color. It is primarily a freshwater species.
Indonesian Tigerfish
Datnioides microlepis
Key differences: D. microlepis usually has 5-7 bands, often with a more irregular or broken pattern, and a generally lighter, more yellowish body. It is also primarily a freshwater species.
New Guinea Tigerfish
Datnioides campbelli
Key differences: D. campbelli has 5-7 bands, often with a more pronounced 'Y' band on the caudal peduncle, and is restricted to New Guinea and surrounding islands. Its body is typically more elongated than D. quadrifasciatus.
Finebar Tigerfish
Datnioides undecimradiatus
Key differences: D. undecimradiatus has 11-12 narrow, dark vertical bands, significantly more than D. quadrifasciatus. It is found in the Mekong River basin.
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