Rare catfish caught in western Nghe An province.

(Baonghean.vn) - A catfish worth nearly 8 million VND is currently owned by the family of Mr. NVT residing in Block 1, Con Cuong town. The fish is currently being kept in a glass tank for a customer in Vinh City who placed an order.

The catfish, weighing 7.8kg, was priced at nearly 8 million VND.

The aforementioned catfish was purchased by Mr. T. from a local resident in Mon Son commune, Con Cuong district, who caught it on the Giang River a few days ago.

The fish weighed 7.8 kg, was over 1.8 meters long, had a round, black body, and a slightly pointed snout. The tip of the fish had two short whiskers.

The catfish is the most expensive fish in western Nghe An province.

The catfish is considered the most valuable fish in western Nghe An province. It belongs to the catfish family and lives mainly in caves and crevices in rivers and streams. Compared to other fish species such as snakehead fish and catfish, the catfish still commands a higher price, ranging from 700,000 to 1,000,000 VND per kilogram.

Watch the video of the catfish:

This fish is characterized by its very fragrant, firm flesh and few bones. In western Nghe An province, this species is concentrated in streams, springs, and rivers in the districts of Tuong Duong, Con Cuong, Ky Son, and Que Phong...

One of the fishermen shared that in the past, this type of fish was easy to catch because of its abundance. For the past 10 years or so, catching a catfish has become very difficult, especially those weighing 6kg or more, which are even rarer.

Ho Phuong