Where Does Pangasius, Basa, Swai, Bocourti Live?

Pangasius, Basa, Swai, Bocourti lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pangasius, Basa, Swai, Bocourti

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in deeper parts of large rivers, but also inhabits floodplains and canals.

Environment

Large rivers, floodplains, lakes, and associated canals. Prefers slow-moving to moderately flowing waters with muddy or silty bottoms. Tolerant of a wide range of water quality conditions, which contributes to its success in aquaculture.

Geographic range

Native to the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand) and the Chao Phraya River basin in Thailand. Widely introduced globally for aquaculture.

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