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Pangasius larnaudii Bocourt, 1866

 

Image contributors to this species:

Allan James (3) Jean-Francois Helias (7) Cheilinus Aquarium Photography (1)

ScotCat Sources:

Etymology = Genus

Other Sources:

 Search   Fishbase  Catalog of Fishes  Global Biodiversity Information Facility  FishNet2  iNaturalist

Relevant Information:

Description: Anal soft rays: 28 - 32. A large black spot above the base of the pectoral fin and a black longitudinal stripe along each caudal lobe. Dorsal and pectoral fins with a strong spine and a long, filamentous rays. With 13-17 gill rakers in first arch. Habitat: Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers and inhabits deep pools in the river. Found in rapids and riffle. Enters flooded forest. Reproduction: Migrates into floodplains and spawns at the beginning of the flood season. Artificially reared fry of 3.5 mm at 12 hrs., 8.4 mm at 4 days, 8.8 mm at 8 days and 23 mm at 18 days. Larval teeth present in 12 hr and 4 day larvae. Diet: Feeds on shrimps, small fishes, gastropods and plants. Remarks: This catfish is not really recommended for the home aquarium as they grow too big and have special requirements that we as aquarists can never attain. Do not buy from Fish stores if they are labeled as such, or as Pangasius species.

Common Name:

Black Eared Pangasius, Black Ear Catfish

Synonyms:

Pangasius taeniura, Pangasius taeniurus, Pangasius burgini, Pangasius larnaudi

Family:

Pangasiidae

Distribution:

Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins.

Size:

130.0cm. (52ins)

Temp:

22-26°C (71-79°F)

p.H.

7.0-8.5.

Reference:

Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2009. FishBase.World Wide Web electronic publication.www.fishbase.org, version (04/2009).
Roberts, T.R. and C. Vidthayanon 1991 Systematic revision of the Asian catfish family Pangasiidae, with biological observations and descriptions of three new species. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philad. 143:97-144.



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Sub-Adult: Caught, Ratchaburi, Thailand.
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Sub-Adult: Caught, Ratchaburi, Thailand.
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Sub-Adult: Caught, Ratchaburi, Thailand.
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Sub-Adult: Caught, Ratchaburi, Thailand.
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