Chinese Pangasid-Catfish
Pangasius krempfi
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
Almost unique among the shark catfishes of the Mekong, this large pangasid spends much of its life in the sea and runs up the river only to breed, entering no other river to do so. It reaches about a metre and is listed as vulnerable, with its diet and migrations still poorly understood.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Siluriformes › Pangasiidae › Pangasius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281978.
FAQ
- Is the Chinese Pangasid-Catfish dangerous to divers?
- The Chinese Pangasid-Catfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chinese Pangasid-Catfish get?
- The Chinese Pangasid-Catfish grows to about 1.2 m.