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Name
Scientific name
Pangasius sanitwongsei
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Pangasiidae
Common names
Paroon Shark
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The paroon shark, Pangasius sanitwongsei, is a giant pangasiid catfish from the lower Mekong in China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
2500mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Chao Phraya, Mekong
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the lower Mekong river running through China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It's also found in the Chao Phraya river in Thailand. The majorit…
Habitat
It's a pelagic species inhabiting main river channels and larger tributaries.
Aquarium size
Totally unsuitable for home aquaria. It's a very active open water species and tends to be skittish when kept in cramped conditions. This can lead to problems …
Maintenance
Not written yet
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 6.5 to 7.5 Hardness: As the species' natural waters are subject to annual flooding, water parameters can vary considerably over the…
Diet
It's omnivorous, but is primarily a meat-eater. In nature adults are known to be particularly fond of whole dog carcasses!
Behaviour and compatibility
Not written yet
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are rounder-bellied than males.
Reproduction
It's a migratory species, moving upstream to spawn during the late spring and summer months. Obviously these conditions are virtually impossible to replicate i…
Notes
In size and weight terms Pangasius sanitwongsei is second only to the giant Mekong catfish, Pangasianodon gigas in the family Pangasiidae, easily qualifying it…
References
References
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