Carp, Giant Siamese. (Catlocarpio siamensis). Max length 2m. Max weight 100kg+/ 220 lbs.
Omnivorous.
The Giant Siamese Carp is found in the lakes and river systems of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Southern Vietnam. The Giant Siamese Carp is the largest member of the Cyprinidae (carps) family and has been referred to as the ‘Mother of all Carps’. In Thailand it is thought that these giant carp migrate throughout the river systems of the Mekong Basin attaining huge weights in the excess of 100kg. Sadly specimens of this size are becoming increasingly rare in the fish’s natural habitat due to pollution, over fishing and the introduction of dams blocking the fish’s migratory routes. The Giant Siamese Carp is the ultimate carp species sporting a gigantic rudder-like tail and large blue to bronze plated scales covering its entire body. The Giant Siamese Carp has an extremely large frame reaching lengths of 2 metres with a massive girth and huge cavernous mouth. This carp is an extremely hard fighting fish renowned for its elusive and wily nature. Giant Siamese Carp are present in various commercial fisheries in Thailand attaining huge weights in the excess of 83 kg..
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