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Pangasius

Pangasius are large fish with long bodies and whiskers. They are often found in rivers and are popular in cooking.

Appearance

The Pangasius has a sleek, shark-like body with a silvery-grey back and a lighter belly. It features a small head and two pairs of prominent barbels (whiskers) around its mouth, distinguishing it from many other freshwater fish.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderSiluriformesFamilyPangasiidaeGenusPangasius

Pangasius

Interesting facts

Pangasius means 'fish that resembles a shark' in Thai!

Some Pangasius travel hundreds of miles upriver to lay their eggs!

These amazing fish can breathe air for short periods, especially in low-oxygen water!

Young Pangasius often swim in huge schools, creating a shimmering silver spectacle!

Special abilities

Pangasius has long sensory barbels that help them taste and feel for food in dark or murky water.

Pangasius can tolerate low oxygen levels in the water, helping them survive in challenging river environments.

Pangasius can grow very quickly, helping them reach a larger size faster and avoid many predators.

Measurements & details

Length: 20-130 cm
Weight: 0.5-44 kg
Lifespan: 10-20 years
Swim Speed: 15 km/h
Max Depth: 20 m
Water Type: Freshwater

Diet & Feeding

Pangasius are omnivores, eating everything from plants and insects to smaller fish and detritus.

Primary Foods

small fish
crustaceans
aquatic plants
insects
detritus

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Siamese Crocodile

Crocodylus siamensis

Adult crocodiles hunt large fish in their river habitats.

eats

Three-lined Rasbora

Rasbora trilineata

Pangasius eat smaller fish species found in their environment.

eats

Water Hyacinth

Eichhornia crassipes

Pangasius consume various aquatic plants and plant matter.

Traits

Wildlife

Step into the incredible world of wild animals and plants living freely in nature. From tiny insects to towering trees, it's all part of the wild wonders around us!

Whiskered

Look for animals with cool whiskers, which help them feel their way around and understand their world!

Omnivorous

Meet versatile eaters who enjoy a wide variety of foods, from plants to other animals, allowing them to adapt to many different environments. They're nature's flexible diners!