Pangasius Djambal
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Bears strong resemblance to P. bocourti but has different gill-raker counts and coloration. Diet consists mostly of benthic insect larvae and worms, with some free swimming insects, submerged plants and seeds . Undertakes upstream and downstream migrations in the Mekong mainstream . Length type for maximum size is assumed in TL.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 31 - 34. Dorsum dull grey; blunt snout lacking broad white band around muzzle; 24-35 gill rakers in the first arch .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pangasius Djambal is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Pangasius Djambal 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
Detailed nutritional data for Pangasius Djambal is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pangasius Djambal has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | pangas indonéský |
| 🌍IND | Patin jambal/Ikan jambal |
| 🌍KHM | trey pra |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 贾巴𩷶 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangasius bedado | Roberts | 1999 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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