Rat-faced pangasiid
📖 Overview
Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers . The stomachs of the specimens examined were more or less filled with mollusks, usually bivalves . Enters flooded forest . Migrates upstream when water levels begin to rise at the beginning of the flood season and moves downstream as water clears at the end of the flood season. Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 37 - 40. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rat-faced pangasiid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rat-faced pangasiid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rat-faced pangasiid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Rat-faced pangasiid is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 282 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Rat-faced pangasiid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rat-faced pangasiid |
| 🌍KHM | tre pra kandor |
| 🌍THA | ปลายอนหอย · ปลาสวายหนู · ปลาหน้าหนู |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 瓦特氏螺 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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