Close-up view of a 160kg catfish 'crossing the border' from Cambodia to Vietnam.
A giant Mekong catfish weighing over 160 kg and measuring 2.3 meters in length, caught in the nets of Cambodian fishermen on the Mekong River, was purchased by a shop owner in Hanoi. The appearance of this "monster fish" in the capital city has attracted many curious people to come and see it.
Mr. Le Sy Long, the owner of a restaurant in Cau Giay district, Hanoi, said he recently bought a "giant" Mekong catfish caught by Cambodian fishermen in the upper reaches of the Mekong River.
The fish was placed in a Styrofoam box and carefully sealed with tape.
A large crowd of curious locals gathered to watch.
Fish head
A full view of the "monster fish," measuring 2.3 meters long and weighing over 160 kilograms.
"This giant catfish, weighing 160 kg, measures 2.3 meters in length and nearly 1.2 meters in width. Its flesh and skin are very thick. This type of catfish is highly nutritious, popular, and can be used in many different dishes. Catching such a huge fish would surely require a large haul in the net. If you encountered this super-sized fish while swimming, you might faint...!" Mr. Long said happily.
The fish's fin weighed 160 kg. The giant catfish is a species native to the lower Mekong River, feeding on plants and aquatic organisms, and is known as the largest freshwater fish in the world. When mature, this type of fish can reach a length of 3 meters and weigh over 300 kg.
