| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | commercial | Ref. | |
| Aquaculture | commercial | Ref. | FAO Fishery Information, Data and Statistics Service, 1993 |
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | ornamental | ||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| Comments |
Naturally found in Mekong and Chao Phraya basins (Ref. 43281). Recorded from Maeklong and Southeast Thailand river systems (Ref. 26336); also from Klong Kok Kamyan (Suphanburi), Bangkok, Bung Borapet (Nakhon Sawan), Chai Nat and Songkhla (Ref. 37773). Naturally absent from Peninsular, Northern, and Western Thailand. Flesh of good quality; usually prepared by air drying. Reared in captivity for the ornamental fish trade (Ref. 6459). Also Ref. 2686, 7306, 9648, 9987, 36654.. |
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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 | ||