Kingdom Animalia Order Siluriformes Genus Pangasius Higher classification Pangasius | Phylum Chordata Family Pangasiidae Scientific name Pangasius pangasius Rank Species | |
Similar Pangasius, Catfish, Shark catfish, Iridescent shark, Pangasianodon |
Pangasius pangasius, the Pangas catfish, is a species of shark catfish native to fresh and brackish waters of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan. It has also been introduced to Cambodia and Vietnam. This species grows to a standard length of 3 metres (9.8 ft). This species is important as a food fish.
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