Where Do Mekong Giant Catfish Live?
Capable of Reaching an Almost Mythical 10 Feet (3 Metres) in Length and 650 Pounds (295 Kilograms), Mekong Giant Catfish Live Mainly in the Lower Half of the...
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Correspondingly, how many Mekong giant catfish are left?
The Mekong giant catfish is the largest freshwater fish, a species endemic to the Mekong River that migrates huge distances to spawn. Scientists estimate that the total population of Mekong giant catfish has decreased by around 90% in the last decade, with potentially only a few 100 individuals remaining.
Similarly, are giant catfish dangerous? Not much is known about the world's biggest freshwater fish, although conservation efforts are underway. Big catfish are rarely considered dangerous to people.
Correspondingly, how big can a Mekong catfish get?
Mekong giant catfish, facts and photos. One of the largest fish in the world, Mekong giant catfish, such as this one on a fisherman's boat, can reach 10 feet long and weigh up to 650 pounds.
What do giant catfish eat?
The Mekong giant catfish are toothless herbivores who lives off of the plants and algae in the river. The fish have been studied (inside the stomach linings) to feed on zooplankton and phytoplankton.
