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The iridescent shark, iridescent shark catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is a species of shark catfish (family Pangasiidae) native to the rivers of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is not a shark.
The iridescent shark or iridescent shark catfish[4] (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is a species of shark catfish (family Pangasiidae) native to the rivers of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is not a shark. It is found in the Mekong basin as well as the Chao Phraya River, and is heavily cultivated for food there.
7 mar 2024 · Iridescent Shark Catfish are very graceful, elegant swimmers and beautiful fish to watch! The Iridescent Shark Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (previously Pangasius hypophthalmus) is a very active catfish. They are schooling fish, and a group of these swimmers makes a delightful display.
Scientific Name: Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) Common Names: Iridescent Shark Almindelig Hajmalle , Iridescent Shark Catfish, Pla Sawai , Siam-Haiwels , Striped Catfish, Sutchi Catfish: Type Locality: Laos. Synonym(s) Helicophagus hypophthalmus, Pangasius hypophthalmus, Pangasius sutchi: Pronunciation
9 lut 2022 · The iridescent shark (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) goes by a few different common names such as the iridescent catfish, sutchi catfish, and the siamese shark. They get their name from the iridescence displayed as juveniles in addition to their shark-like appearance.
27 maj 2024 · Swai fish, also known as iridescent sharks, is a type of shark catfish native to Vietnam. These omnivorous bottom feeders live in the Mekong river and migrate upstream when the water levels rise in the late summer. When left to their own devices, iridescent sharks can get as big as 100 pounds.
Previously referred to as Pangasius sutchi, this is the commonest of the Pangasiid catfish seen in the aquatic trade. It’s usually seen for sale as a cute silvery-blue 2-3″ youngster, most often without adequate information regarding its long term care requirements and potential size.
