striped catfish

Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

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striped catfish is a freshwater fish found around Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 130 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Pangasiidae
Genus: Pangasianodon
Maximum length: 130 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Maeklong basins. Introduced into additional river basins for aquaculture.

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