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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pangasius Mekongensis

Pangasius mekongensis Gustiano, Teugels & Pouyaud, 2003
Max Length
42.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Pangasius Mekongensis (Pangasius mekongensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pangasiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pangasius mekongensis
Authority
Gustiano, Teugels & Pouyaud, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
42.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
41.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pangasius Mekongensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pangasius Mekongensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pangasius Mekongensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pangasius Mekongensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
42.3cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gustiano, Teugels & Pouyaud, 2003

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