The iridescent shark or iridescent shark catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is a species of shark catfish (family Pangasiidae) native to the rivers of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is not a real shark. It is found in the Mekong basin as well as the Chao Phraya River, and is heavily cultivated for food.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Iridescent Shark being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
- Neoarius graeffei
- Clarias gariepinus
- Mylopharyngodon piceus
- Arapaima gigas
- Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Siluriformes
- Family
- Pangasiidae
- Genus
- Pangasianodon
- Species
- Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
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