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The iridescent shark or iridescent shark catfish [5] (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is a species of shark catfish (family Pangasiidae) 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.
Two species in this genus are recognized: [1] Pangasianodon gigas Chevey, 1931 (Mekong giant catfish); Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) (iridescent shark); Despite local protection and quite widespread awareness of the giant catfish and its critically endangered status, the species is gravely threatened by the build-out of hydroelectric dams on the Mekong River and its tributaries ...
Iridescent shark; From scientific name of a fish: This is a redirect from a scientific name of a fish (or group of fish) to a vernacular ("common") name.
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The Burmese python is considered an invasive species in Florida. Invasive species in Florida are introduced organisms that cause damage to the environment, human economy, or human health in Florida. [1]
Iridescent creature’s population dropped to 35 in Death Valley. Now there’s good news. Daniella Segura. April 29, 2024 at 2:29 PM. The Devils Hole pupfish is among the rarest fish in the world.
Thresher sharks are large mackerel sharks of the family Alopiidae found in all temperate and tropical oceans of the world; the family contains three extant species, all within the genus Alopias. All three thresher shark species have been listed as vulnerable by the World Conservation Union since 2007 (IUCN). [ 2 ]
The Zebra shark will grow too large for most home aquariums. [70] Sometimes the juveniles of this shark (20–36 cm or 7.9–14.2in long [157]) are sold [70] and require a minimum 100 gallon aquarium. [156] A juvenile Zebra shark is shown in the picture while adults are much larger and have pale coloration with black spots.