Common names:
Asian arowana, Pla ta pad, ปลาตะพัด
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
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Importance:
commercial
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Regulations:
protected
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Ref: Vidthayanon, C., 2002
Uses:
live export: yes;
Comments:
Can be found only in some restricted areas of Trat and Chanthaburi provinces. Its flesh has a good flavour and is used mainly for preparing special dishes (Ref. 6459); also from Surat Thani (Ref. 37773). Extirpated from most of its range in Thailand, including peat areas in Pattani and Phuket. Endangered species with highly demanded from aquarium trades, although enlisted in CITES and Thai legally protected species (Ref. 57235). Also Ref. 1632, 7050.
Status of threat: Endangered (Ref. 58784).
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/th.html
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Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Vidthayanon, C., 2002
National Database:
