Pangasianodon gigas  Chevey, 1931
Image contributors to this species:
Johnny Jensen's  Photographic Library (2) Frants Lehmann (2 Stamps) Jean-Francois Helias (4)
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Common Name:	Mekong giant catfish
Synonyms:	Pangasius gigas , Pangasius paucidens
Family:	Pangasiidaelycipitidae
Distribution:	Asia: endemic to the Mekong basin where it has become rare due to  overexploitation.  International trade banned (CITES I, since 1.7.1975; CMS Appendix I)
Size:	300cm. (11ft.4ins)
Temp:	22 -28°C (71 -83°F)
p.H.	6.5 -7.5.