The Tigris river contains according to Britannica, fish-wise predominately members of the carp family: “Barbels weighing as much as 300 pounds (135 kg) have been recorded. There are several varieties of catfish, as well as spiny eels. read more
There are several kinds of viper and a small cobra, as well as a variety of nonvenomous snakes. Lizards can reach lengths of nearly two feet. Frogs, toads, and turtles abound in the rivers and marshes. Among the freshwater fish of the Tigris-Euphrates system, the carp family is dominant. read more