Pangasius, Basa, Swai, Bocourti and Similar Species
Pangasius bocourti
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Iridescent Shark
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
Key differences: P. hypophthalmus (Iridescent Shark or Sutchi Catfish) has a more compressed body, a more pointed snout, and typically two dark stripes along the body in juveniles (which fade in adults). Its maxillary barbels are shorter, not extending past the operculum. It also grows larger than P. bocourti.
Giant Pangasius
Pangasius sanitwongsei
Key differences: P. sanitwongsei (Giant Pangasius or Chao Phraya Giant Catfish) is much larger, has a more robust body, and a more pronounced hump behind the head in adults. Its coloration is often darker, and its barbels are proportionally shorter relative to its head size.
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