This Grizzly bear sized catfish measures in at nearly 9 feet long. This might just be the largest freshwater fish ever on record.
Thai villagers tried to keep the giant catfish alive, but despite great efforts, it died and was eaten by the villagers. This species of catfish is listed as "critacally endangered" by the IUCN (World Conservative Union). This catfish specimen was caught in the Chiang Khong district, and is the biggest one ever caught . The next largest one was caught in 1981. Due to the nature of this rare catch, the World Wildlife Fund is teaming up with the National Geographic Society to study the planet earth's largest freshwater fish.
Jeannie
ReplyDeleteNow that's whopping big damn catfish he's larger than most of our gators.
Hope the weather is cool and you are enjoying family.
Nee says Brian is doing well and your mother is keeping everyone on their toes .
I put a post in drafts for you and more to come have a good weekend.
Nan
Jeannie
ReplyDeleteYou and Nee hit 77,000 at 6:40pm my time.
Congratulations
Nan
Thankyou Nan I have put a note for you in drafts. Wow that was quite a story you told. Hope it has a happy ending. Looking forward to the next installment...J
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