Giant barb
The giant barb (Catlocarpio siamensis), also called a Siamese giant carp, is the biggest cyprinid in the world.[1] It is found in the Mae Klong, Mekong, and Chao Phraya Rivers. Due to overfishing and habitat loss, it is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List.[2]
Description
[change | change source]Physical appearance
[change | change source]One of the largest freshwater fish, giant barbs can reach 3 m (9.8 ft). The world record for its weight was when an angler caught a giant barb that weighed a whopping 105 kg and 231 lb.[3]
Distribution/Habitat
[change | change source]Giant barbs live in the edges of large rivers and youngsters are found in tributaries and swamps.[source?]
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[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Catlocarpio siamensis, FishBase".
- ↑ "Catlocarpio siamensis. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species".
- ↑ "Angler reels in record breaking 231 pound carp in Thailand".
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