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SPECIES- RARE
tHIS CATEGORY IS DEDICATED TO THE RARE FISH SPECIES OF FOUND IN THE FRESHWATERS OF THAILAND |
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SPECIES- INTRODUCED
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Thailand is a tropical country so the waters here are warm which has meant some very large sport fish from other tropical countries have been introduced into man made fishing park lakes around the country, probablly the most attractive of these is thePirarucu or Arapaima. This fish is the second biggest freshwater fish in the world, it is legendary for its fighting strength aswell as being very hard to catch. A specimen of 185Kg has been caught from Bungsamran lake in Bangkok.
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SPECIES- CARP
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The Carp ( FAMILY = Cyprinidae ) are caught all over the world and loved by many due to their power and fight when hooked. Thailand is home to the largest carp. In fact the Siamese Giant carp is the Biggest carp species in the world recorded at 300kg (661lb) and could be the third biggest freshwater fish in the world, this is still to be proven as records about very large carp captures in the wild have never been scientifically recorded.
If you want to catch the biggest carp then Thailand is the only destination. The Siamese Giant carp is one of a few other very large carp species that are native to Thailand. Read on if you want to learn about the largest carp.
There are other species of Carp in Thailand some smaller such as the common carp which does not grow to the proportions of its european or canadian cousins but there are also other species that make those look like small fry.
The isok barb ( Probarbus jullieni ) can grow to well over 30kg (66lb) and have been recorded at 70kg (154lb) and the Big head carp ( Aristichthys nobilis )or chinese carp can grow to over 50Kg ( 110lb), both of these big carp are easily big enough to test even the most experienced of anglers. There is another big one called the Rohu (Labeo rohita) or Indian Carp which is also very sought after by many Thai and foreign anglers and is a very desirable food fish in many Asian countries. This Big Carp species has a max size ofm around 45Kg ( 99lb).
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SPECIES- SNAKEHEADS
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SNAKEHEADS are not the most famous fish species that live in Thailands waters but they are definatley one of the most exciting when the action starts. The Giant snakehead is the largest representative of the widespread Asian snakehead genus: Channa (formerly Ophicephalus). Three popular species of snakehead that are native in Thailand, are the Giant Snakehead:Channa micropeltes( plah Shado) , Striped Snakehead:Channa striata( plah Chon) and the Cobra Snakehead or Great snakehead:Channa Marulius (plah Chon Gnu how).
Snakeheads are Predatory fish and can be recognised by their long Dorsal fin and snake like head. The head has large scales on the top. They have a large mouth with sharp teeth for attacking and grabbing prey items.
Channa are considered a valuable food fish in Thailand due to their fairly boneless meat. Larger species such as striped snakehead (plah Chon) also known as Common snakehead, Chevron Snakehead or Snakehead Murrell are farmed in aquaculture.
When young the Snakeheads diet will consist of Plankton, aquatic insects and mollusks and adults mostly feed on other fish such as carp, also frogs and sometimes birds or mammals like rats are taken.
Channa come in various sizes but the species native to Thailand such as the Striped Snakehead range from 2 or 3ft(60–100 cm) to more than 1 meter grow to weights of over 7kg. The Giant Snakehead has been recorded at a weight of 30KG (66lbs).
Snakehead fishing in Thailand is very exciting and will get your adrenaline pumping quickly, Surface lures are usually the best form of attack due to the Snakeheads love of snagged up areas where they can ambush prey that is unfortunate enough to swim past.
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SPECIES- CATFISH
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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
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