| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | commercial | Ref. | Roberts, T.R. and C. Vidthayanon, 1991 |
| Aquaculture | likely future use | Ref. | |
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Occurs in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins (Ref. 27732) and Maeklong basin (Ref. 26336). Reported from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Ubon Ratchathani, and Nong Khai (Ref. 37773). Not found in the markets of Bangkok a century ago because it was expensive and reserved for consumption by important people; it was raised in water courses closed off by bamboo grill (Ref. 7432). Also Ref 1632, 6459, 9648, 41485. |
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| States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/th.html | ||