catfish Mekong giant fish is a family of catfish (Siluriformes). It can measure up to 3 meters long and weigh 300 kilograms. It is the largest freshwater fish living in the world.
in color from gray to white catfish Mekong giant is characterized by almost total absence of barbs and teeth.
is a migratory species, he resides in Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia from October to December and then it travels in the Mekong River traverses it by going upstream to the north-eastern Cambodia, Laos and Thailand where it spawns.
The giant catfish Mekong usually feed on aquatic plants, algae, insects and amphibians or fish more often.
This species is in danger. Scientists estimate that the total number of giant catfish Mekong decreased by approximately 90% over the last decade.
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