Fish Species > Black Eared Catfish

   Black eared Catfish. (Pangasius larnaudii). Max length 130cm.
Predatory.

This rarely captured Sliuriforme is a member of the Pangasiidae - Shark catfishes family of fishes and is easily identifiable by a large black spot above the base of the pectoral fin and a black longitudinal stripe along each caudal lobe. The Black Eared Catfish has dorsal and pectoral fins with a strong spine and long, filamentous rays which make it obviously related to the Chaophraya Catfish. Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers where it inhabits deep pools in the river.The Black Eared Catfish is found in rapids and riffle and enters flooded forest areas in the raining season during its migration into floodplains where it spawns at the beginning of the flood season.

The Black Eared Catfish feeds on shrimps, small fishes, gastropods and plants and is highly prized by recreational anglers.