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Dwarf Pangasius
Posted: 03 Sep 2012, 22:24
by Squidward
Hi All
My lfs has something called a dwarf pangasius, which they claim gets to a max of 20cm.
Is there such a thing?
Are they correct?
Has it been mis-identified!
Or just incorrect info?
I have tried to have a look on the net, but haven't come up with much.
Thanks
Re: Dwarf Pangasius
Posted: 04 Sep 2012, 01:02
by Viktor Jarikov
A photo would help solidify an ID.
I've never heard of dwarf pangasius. My hope is that it is one of the smaller Pangasiidae - there are a few that grow only to 1'-1.5' TL - browse this small family and you will see.
I've seen photos and am aware of the existence of the short-body IDSs or rather short-body paroon sharks. Not here but on MFK:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forum ... id=2384197
(Irrelevant: what an abomination IMO... but I don't judge those who likes them.)
Re: Dwarf Pangasius
Posted: 04 Sep 2012, 07:19
by Sfamnun
I agree that a picture would be helpful. The name used is quite confusing, in my opinion, as it is not likely to be both a "dwarf" and a Pangasius!
Over here (Sweden) I've seen
(or a similar species - it is the scientific name they list) listed as "Dvärg Hajmal" - which could be translated as "Dwarf Pangasius".
I hope this helps!
Re: Dwarf Pangasius
Posted: 04 Sep 2012, 12:29
by Richard B
Some pseudeutropius are called dwarf pangs or false pans over here