Common names:
Pla chon, Snakehead, ปลาช่อน
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
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Importance:
commercial
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Ref: Ukkatawewat, S., 1984
Aquaculture:
commercial
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Ref: FAO Fishery Information, Data and Statistics Service, 1993
Regulations:
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Uses:
no uses
Comments:
Known from the river systems of Peninsular and Southeast Thailand, Salween, Maeklong, Chao Phraya and Mekong (Ref. 26336). Found throughout the length and breadth of the coastal plains and central plains, eastern plateau and piedment districts. Very popular fish as it is a daily food for both the rich and the poor. Preserved by sun drying (Ref. 6459); also from Metang (Chiang Mai), Chanthaburi, Ko Chang (Trat.), Mekong river, Songkhla and Huai Thap Salao (Uthai Thani) (Ref. 37773). Also Ref. 7306, 27732, 37772, 43640, 57235.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/th.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Suvatti, C., 1981
National Database:
