| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | commercial | Ref. | Ukkatawewat, S., 1984 |
| Aquaculture | commercial | Ref. | FAO Fishery Information, Data and Statistics Service, 1993 |
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | |||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | No | ||
| Abundance | Ref. | ||
| 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. |
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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 | ||