Giant barb

The giant barb (Catlocarpio siamensis), also called a Siamese giant carp, is the biggest cyprinid in the world. 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.

 Description 

 Physical appearance 
One of the largest freshwater fish. The world record for its weight was when an angler caught a giant barb that weighed a whopping 105 kg and 231 lb.

 Distribution/Habitat 
Giant barbs live in the edges of large rivers and youngsters are found in tributaries and swamps.

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 References 
Category:IUCN Red List critically endangered species
Category:Cyprinidae
Category:Freshwater fish
Category:Animals of Asia
Category:Thailand
Category:Cambodia
Category:Taxa described in 1898


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