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Giant Barb

Catlocarpio siamensis

Also known as: Giant Mekong Carp, Giant Siamese Barb, Mekong Barb, Siamese Giant Carp

CRCritically EndangeredIUCN Red List, 2011
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@hydradon · Vietnam, Vietnam · July 20171 / 1
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Overview

Found in canals, flooded forests, floodplains, large pools, and rivers.
Asia - Chao Phraya Basin, Mekong basin

This is the national fish of Cambodia and is protected by law! Considered to be a critically endangered fish.
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws.

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Habitat & where to find it

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Found in canals, flooded forests, floodplains, large pools, and rivers.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderCypriniformes
    5. familyCyprinidae
    6. genusCatlocarpio
    7. speciesCatlocarpio siamensis Boulenger, 1898

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