10 species of land predatory fish in the natural world

We are probably no stranger to the hunt for aquatic animals by terrestrial animals. In contrast, the lesser-known aquatic animals that hunt land.

Thanks to special abilities and tactics, the following fishes can catch terrestrial animals, creatures that come close to the water or fly above the water.

10. European catfish

The European catfish on the river Tarn in Albi, France, has an average size of 1-1.5 meters that can dive into the water and grab a dove. After that, they often submerge their prey in water to eat meat. The success rate of this European catfish is 28%, while the lion even when hunting in flocks and hunting terrestrial animals only has success rate of 18%.

So far, researchers have not been able to explain why the European catfish at the river Tarn in Albi, France, has been able to catch pigeons on the banks of the river. In the meantime, there has been no case of catfish in Europe able to do the same.

9. Basket-bearing fish (Archer fish)

Archers have talent "marksmanship" extremely impressive. This species can accurately shoot a powerful jet of water from its mouth towards its prey perched on branches hanging above the surface of the water causing the prey to fall into the water and become their food.

For details about this interesting fish, you can learn more in the article 'Be amazed with the shot of 'bullets' of water knocking down the archers' prey 2m away.

8. Killer whale

Killer whales are mammals of the dolphin family, which are much smaller in size than regular whales. This fish has a very special hunting habit, in addition to underwater prey such as octopus, turtles, sharks, whales . killer whales can also rush into the air to grab these animals. Shallow along the coast or birds flying near the water.

7. Silver Arowana

This predatory fish is capable of jumping off the surface of the water at lightning speed to grab prey perched on a branch protruding out of the water. Their common prey is small birds, insects, snakes. Silver arowana are quite large with a length of up to 1 meter and can jump up to 2 meters high from the water.

6. Tiger shark

Tiger sharks in the Gulf of Mexico often wait for migratory birds to fly from afar to swoop in the water to rest and attack and turn them into meals.

5. Catfish (catfish family)

Although the food of catfish is mainly underwater, they also like to eat beetles on the surface of the water. To hunt beetles, the catfish must leave the water to the ground. When the prey is detected, the pompano juts up and uses its strong jaw muscles to catch the bugs, then pulls them into the water.

4. Snakehead fish

Through the ability to breathe through the gills and through the skin, mouth and throat, mudskippers adapt well to terrestrial habitats. They can move on mud thanks to the front fins that can function as legs. The mudskipper prefers to eat insects, worms and other small mudskippers.

3. African tiger fish

Thanks to its elongated body, which can reach up to 1 meter in length and sharp teeth, African tiger fish can jump out of the water to catch prey as it flies past. This fish focuses on hunting terns that fly over the water.

2. Snakehead fish in the Americas

American snakehead fish often leave the water to hunt on land. They often wriggle through the mud when hunting. In Australia, there have been cases of birds hunting birds, rodents and even snakes.

1. Salmon dot

Dotted salmon is known for its ability to jump high into the air. When captured, they often fight very fiercely. Their food ranges from small fish to insects and even small terrestrial mammals.

In 2003, researchers discovered in the belly of a spotted salmon up to 20 mice.

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