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Pangasius is a genus of medium-large to very large shark catfishes native to fresh water in South and Southeast Asia. The term "pangasius" is sometimes used to specifically refer to the commercially important basa fish, P. bocourti. [1] Taxonomy. In 1993, Pangasius was one of two extant genera (along with Helicophagus) in the family Pangasiidae.
In the middle Mekong it is represented by large individuals that lose the dark coloration of the juveniles and subadults and become grey without stripe (Ref. 12693). One of the most important aquaculture species in Thailand (Ref. 9497 ).
The striped catfish is a migratory riverine fish species that makes long-distance migrations of more than several hundred kilometers between its upstream refuges and spawning habitats and its downstream feeding and nursery habitats.
Among its notable members is the striped catfish, scientifically recognized as Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, known colloquially as “tra” in Vietnam, and commonly identified as Pangasius hypophthalmus.
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.
The species has a variety of common English names including Sutchi catfish, iridescent shark-catfish, and striped catfish. It is called ‘Pa sooai’ and ‘Pa sooai khaeo’ in Laotian, ‘Pla Sawai’ in Thai, ‘Pra’ and ‘Trey
14 maj 2020 · Common Names : Pangasius Catfish, Sutchi Catfish, Striped Catfish, River Catfish, Thailand Catfish. Care Level : Moderate, needs a huge tank. Size : Adults can grow to 47 inches (120 cm) - almost 4 feet in total length! pH : 6.5 - 7.5. Temperature : 72°F - 79°F (22°C - 26°C) Water Hardness : 2° to 20° dH, Life span : 10 years, maybe much ...
