The Mekong giant catfish is the official freshwater heavyweight champion of the world. According to the Guinness Book of Records, a nine-foot-long individual caught in northern Thailand in 2005 ...

These unique fish have the nickname "iridescent shark catfish," a seemingly ill-suited comparison for a toothless, freshwater fish. The nickname arises from its tendency to swim close to the ...

The distinctive bristlenose pleco is a favorite among fish enthusiasts – and it’s no wonder. They are visually stunning, ...

Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the ... (CFA), smiling as they held up the animals — weighing up to 130 kilograms (287 pounds ...

some weighing more than 120 kg (265 lbs), has raised hopes of a revival of a critically endangered species that is among the world's largest freshwater fish. Three adult giant catfish were caught ...

Bird flu: 5 animals die after bird flu exposure ... The Mekong giant catfish is considered the "official freshwater heavyweight champion of the world," because of how fast they grow, according ...

Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and released recently in Cambodia, reviving hopes for the survival of ...