| Pangasius djambal | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Pangasiidae |
| Genus: | Pangasius |
| Species: | P. djambal |
| Binomial name | |
| Pangasius djambal Bleeker, 1846 | |
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Pangasius djambal is a species of freshwater fish in the family Pangasiidae, commonly found in Southeast Asia. [2] [3] [4] [5]
The generic name Pangasius and the specific epithet djambal both refer to the name of the fish in the local languages of South East Asia; Assamese, and Malayan/Sundanese respectively. [6]
Pangasius djambal was first described by the Dutch naturalist Pieter Bleeker in 1846, it is native to the Mekong basin, Malaysia and Indonesia. It has an elongated body, typically silver-gray in color with a pale underside. It can grow up to around 90 centimetres (35 in) in length and 16 Kilograms in weight and has a large head with long barbels on each side of the upper jaw, aiding its bottom-feeding habits. This species is omnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates(insect larvae, worms and insects), detritus, and plant matter, and prefers slow-moving, turbid waters with muddy or sandy substrates. Pangasius djambal plays an ecological role in local ecosystems but faces potential threats from habitat degradation and overfishing. [7] [8] [5]
The species is fished commercially, especially in Indonesia, and is considered a promising candidate for use in aquaculture due to its rapid growth and high protein content.
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