Paroon Shark

Pangasius sanitwongsei

Habitat & Distribution :  Mekong & Chao Praya River basin 

Diet : Fish, crustacean, carcasses 

Size : 1,2-1,3 m 

Jangka Hidup: 20 - 30 years

Description

These fish have a sleek, torpedo-shaped body and high dorsal fin. It has a broad head, silver-grey coloration with darker, sometimes striped sides 

Behavior

In the wild, they are known to consume floating carcasses. 

Reproduction

They are migratory fish that move upstream to spawn during the late spring and summer months. 

Communication & Perception

They communicate primarily through physical behavior, including establishing dominance through chasing, swimming patterns, and occasional biting. 

Predator(s)

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