Spot pangasius
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers . Inhabits deep pools in the river . Found in rapids and riffle . Enters flooded forest . 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. Feeds on shrimps, small fishes, gastropods and plants . Migrates into floodplains and spawns at the beginning of the flood season .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical 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 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spot pangasius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 20°N - 10°N
🌿 Ecology
shrimps, small fishes, gastropods and plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Spot pangasius 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 Spot pangasius is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Spot pangasius 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
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangasius burgini | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
| Pangasius larnaudiei | Bocourt | 1866 | Synonym |
| Pangasius larnaudieri | Bocourt | 1866 | Synonym |
| Pangasius taeniura | Fowler | 1935 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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