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A robust catfish with large head; mouth terminal, lower jaw more projected
and toothless in adults; barbels and gill rakers rudimentary or absent by
growth; 8-9 branched pelvic rays. Body pale grey without stripes; fins
dusky. Juveniles with truncate snout, seen from above; body olive hue.
Attains 2.5 m.
การเก็บเกี่ยว :
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Benthic detritus and algae feeder. Mainstreams and larger tributaries;
possibly long distance spawning migratory along the river. Locally rare in
the markets, also popular in pond culture. Overfishing