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Genus Family: Pangasiidae 🍽️ 2 Edible

Pangasianodon

Species
2
Max Length
300 cm
Max Weight
350.0 kg
Max Lifespan
10 yrs
Avg Trophic
2.70
Threatened
1

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
2

🛡️ Conservation Status

EN
CR
Endangered 1
Critically Endangered 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Bangladesh
1 spp.
Laos
1 spp.
United Arab Emirates
1 spp.
India
1 spp.
Philippines
1 spp.
Cambodia
1 spp.
Mexico
1 spp.
Vietnam
1 spp.
Iraq
1 spp.
Thailand
1 spp.
Colombia
1 spp.
Nepal
1 spp.
Brazil
1 spp.
Malaysia
1 spp.
United States
1 spp.

🏆 World Records

weight
Mekong giant catfish - 293.00 kg
Pangasianodon gigas
🎣 Reported catch 📍 Chiang Khong, Thailand 📅 May 2005