Close-up of 1.6-ton catfish 'crossing the border' from Cambodia to Vietnam
A giant catfish weighing more than 1.6 quintals and measuring 2.3 meters long that slipped through the net of a Cambodian fisherman on the Mekong River was bought by a shop owner in Hanoi. The appearance of this "monster" giant catfish in the capital has attracted many curious people to come and see.
Mr. Le Sy Long, owner of a restaurant in Cau Giay district, Hanoi, said he had just bought a "giant" catfish caught by Cambodian fishermen on the upper Mekong River.
The fish is placed in a styrofoam box carefully sealed with tape.
Crowds of curious people came to watch.
Fish head
Panoramic view of the 2.3m long, 1.600kg "monster fish".
This 1.6 quintal catfish is 2.3m long and about 1.2m wide. Its meat and skin are very thick. "This is a type of catfish with high nutritional value, loved by many people and can be prepared in many different dishes. To catch this giant fish, you must have a large net. If you go swimming and encounter this giant fish, you might faint...!", Mr. Long said happily.
The fin of the fish weighs 1.6 quintals. The giant catfish is a typical fish that lives in the lower Mekong River, grows by eating plants and aquatic plants, and is known as the largest freshwater fish in the world. When mature, this fish can reach 3m in length and weigh over 300kg.
