Pangasius djambal

Pangasius djambal was first described by the Dutch naturalist Pieter Bleeker in 1846, it is native to the Mekong basin, Malaysia and Indonesia. It has an elongated body, typically silver-gray in color with a pale underside. It can grow up to around 90 centimetres (35 in) in length and 16 Kilograms in weight and has a large head with long barbels on each side of the upper jaw, aiding its bottom-feeding habits. This species is omnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates(insect larvae, worms and insects), detritus, and plant matter, and prefers slow-moving, turbid waters with muddy or sandy substrates. Pangasius djambal plays an ecological role in local ecosystems but faces potential threats from habitat degradation and overfishing.^[7][8][5]

The species is fished commercially, especially in Indonesia, and is considered a promising candidate for use in aquaculture due to its rapid growth and high protein content.