Freshwater
Giant pangasius
Pangasius sanitwongsei
Pangasiidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 300 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 565,875 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
Pangasius sanitwongsei
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Pangasius sanitwongsei - Giant pangasius - kids
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More about the species
Description
Inhabits large rivers. Juveniles are found in larger tributaries. Both young and adults feeds on fishes and crustaceans. Larger individuals have been known to feed on carcasses of fowl or dog (which are commonly used for bait). A migratory species. Spawns just before the rainy season and the young of the year reach a length of about 10 cm by mid-June. Fishery used to be accompanied by rites and ceremonies of a religious nature (Ref 2686). Important food fish and is often referred to in textbooks and popular press or news media. Marketed fresh. Threatened due to over harvesting, habitat loss and pollution.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Pangasius beani
- Pangasius sanitwangsei
In other languages
- Stor haimalle
- Langfinnet hajmalle
- Paronihaimonni
- Chao Phraya giant catfish, Dog-eating catfish, Pangasid-catfish, Paroon shark, Pla Thepa
Articles
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Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.