Iridescent Shark
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| Scientific name | Pangasianodon hypophthalmus |
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| Conservation status | Endangered (Population decreasing) |
| Found in | Wadaslintang Reservoir |
| Higher classification | Pangasianodon |
| Rank | Species |
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| ID | 766499 |
About Iridescent Shark
The iridescent shark is a species of shark catfish native to the rivers of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is not a shark. It is found in the Mekong basin as well as the Chao Phraya River, and is heavily cultivated for food there. The meat is often marketed under the common name swai.