 Python Tiger 
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 Name
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| Japanese | にしきトラ |
| Romanized | Nishikitora |
| Aliases | Brocade Tiger |
| Bestiary
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| Type | Amphibian |
| Capture Level | 8 |
| Diet | Carnivorous |
| Habitat | Rivers, Large bodies of water |
| Debut Appearance
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| Manga | Oneshot (2002) |
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The Python Tiger is an amphibious tiger-like python that appeared exclusively in the original Toriko pilot, Oneshot 2002.
Anatomy[]
It is a large amphibious serpentine-like tiger whose chimeric traits make it very versatile on both land and water. Its overall body is snake or eel-like in shape and has orange fur covering the entirety of its body which has tiger-like markings all over it. It has a row of black hair going down from its head to its back and two tiny black fins that resemble ears. Its face is much like that of a tiger's but with small circular eyes with tiny pupils that usually turn white when pouncing. It has a rather big chin and a maw filled with sharp teeth.
Behavior[]
It is a stealthy and elusive predator that only strikes when its prey lets its guard down. It is fierce and quick when pouncing and will quickly retreat into any nearby body of water should it feel the presence of a dangerous predator.
Powers and Abilities[]
A Python Tiger about to attack Komatsu.
The Python Tiger is a fast and agile swimmer than can jump out of the water at great speeds and deal a devastating biting blow to its prey, chomping off part of their body with ease thanks to its sharp row of teeth and fangs.
As an amphibious beast, it can survive on both land and water and can move about on both like a snake, however on land it lacks the same speed it has while in water.
As Food[]
Komatsu with some Python Tiger meat on a stick.
The meat of the Python Tiger can be easily cooked on a stick over an open fire and it appears to be quite good.
Oneshot 2002[]
The Python Tiger is first seen jumping out of a lake and biting off half of an antelope-like animal's body in a flash, it then tried to finish eating its prey but it quickly became spooked and went back into the water after sensing the presence of the area's dominant predator, the Baron Bison.
Later, when Toriko and Komatsu arrived in the area to search for the Baron Bison, Komatsu was suddenly attacked by a Python Tiger, luckily it was quickly killed by Toriko and they cooked its meat over a campfire that same night.