Sharpbelly Pangasiid
📖 Overview
Adults occur in large and medium-sized rivers . Found in rapids and in deeper slower reaches . Common in the middle Mekong before the flood season where it is found in the lower reaches of tributary streams along with most of the cyprinids which would be found in the main stream of the Mekong when the water is clear. Adults feed on terrestrial and aquatic insects along with small amounts of plant matter. Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 39 - 46. Abdomen with a well-developed median keel extending from throat to origin of anal fin. Dorsal fin advanced in position, with a strongly serrated spine; pectoral spines as long as or slightly longer than dorsal spine, strong, denticulated along their inner edge; pelvic fins small; anal fin low, long; adipose fin very small . Single, oval-shaped patch of teeth on each side of palate; eye large .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sharpbelly Pangasiid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
terrestrial and aquatic insects along with small amounts of plant matter
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Sharpbelly 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
Detailed nutritional data for Sharpbelly Pangasiid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Sharpbelly Pangasiid 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 |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sharpbelly Pangasiid |
| 🌍CES | pangas stuhoploutvý |
| 🌍KHM | trey chhwiet |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Птеропангасий |
| 🌍THA | ปลาสังกะวาดท้องสัน |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangasius cultratus | Smith | 1931 | Synonym |
| Pangasius fowleri | Smith | 1931 | Synonym |
| Pangasius pleurotaenia | Sauvage | 1878 | Synonym |
| Pteropangasius cultratus | Smith | 1931 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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