Where Does Pangas Live?

Pangas lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pangas

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in the middle to bottom layers of large rivers and associated floodplains.

Environment

Large rivers, lakes, and floodplains. Prefers turbid, slow-moving to moderately flowing waters. Highly tolerant of varying water quality conditions, including low oxygen levels.

Geographic range

Native to the Mekong River basin (Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam) and the Chao Phraya River basin (Thailand). Widely introduced and farmed globally, particularly in Asia, Europe, and North America.

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