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Striped Catfish.
(Pangasius hypophthalmus).

Striped Catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus).

Other Common Names:
Sutchi Catfish.
Sutchi Hajmalle.
Hajmal.
Pla Sawai.

Identification:
Dark back, silvery light to grey and deep curved belly.
Dark grey or black fins and tail.
Flat and wide head with low–set eyes and no teeth or whiskers.

Typical Location:
At the bottom of the deeper waters in rivers and streams.

Fishing Methods:
Bread and bait substance often in combination with a bait ball.

Fighting Characteristics:
A very strong fish that refuses to give up.
Repeatingly long and tough runs in mid and deep water.

Fishing Khao Lak's Comment:
Very common in Bungsam Lan, and great practice
before you have a go for the mighty Mekong Catfish.


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