This category is dedicated to all the catfish species that live in the rivers and lakes of Thailand. Everyone loves the moggies and Thailand is home to the biggest in the world
The GiantMekong catfish is the most famous Thai fish species along with the Giant Siamese carp. This member of the Shark catfish family reaches enormous proportions. This native Thai fish species is currently recognised by the Guiness book of records as the Largest freshwater fish species on earth. This is the true king of fish and is recognised and well respected for its immense power and dirty fighting characteristics.
Ecologists struggle to understand-and protect-Southeast Asia's large migratory catfish. By Zeb S. Hogan, Peter B. Moyle, Bernie May, M. Jake Vander Zanden and Ian G. Baird. The Guinness Book of World Records lists the Mekong giant catfish as Earth's largest freshwater fish.