Showing posts with label record. Show all posts
Showing posts with label record. Show all posts
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October 26, 2012
August 26, 2012
Record Mekong Giant Catfish
In this picture this Mekong Giant Catfish (Pangasius gigas) came in at 9 feet long and 646 ponds. This Mekong giant catfish is one of the largest fish in many parts of the world. The fish can often grow up to 10 feet and 650 pounds as seen in this picture being held by two Asian men. Despite its
large size, it is a very gentle giant that survives on a diet of mostly underwater plant substance matter and
green algae.
This fish in the photo was caught by these two Asian men, in 2005, in an area where the species is considered endangered. The fish's endangerment has worried many people in Asia and surrounding area for years. To combat this problem the Department of Fisheries take eggs and sperm from the fish where they breed new fish to keep the species alive and kicking for longer.
The Mekong catfish mostly lives along the Mekong River in China. The river runs southward into areas of Southeast Asia. The huge catfish can also be found as far south as Thailand and Cambodia where it is also named Pla, Buk. Pla Buk meaning is "huge fish". The current record is around 10ft long and 660lbs in weight which is slightly bigger then the picture featured above.
Looking into the Mekong River in China where the Mekong Giant Catfish lives, the waters are very dark and murky, much to the fishes natural likings. Catfish naturally grow big as seen in the picture of the main Catfish found in America. This catfish has whiskers wish the Mekong Catfish has none but is considered a Catfish because of is similarities as the other types of catfish in it's large growing family.
August 19, 2012
Strange Shark
Large weird shark caught from the ocean by a fishing crew. The crew has strapped the beast down with ropes, which appears to be around 18 feet in length, as they determine the final measurement. The creatures nasty eyes stare down the camera as blood covers the boat deck. This is one creature no one wants to run into in the water.
June 21, 2012
Prehistoric Looking Fish Caught
Brent Crawford a local fisherman captured one of the largest alligator gars in know history. The gar was was caught in a lake in Corpus Christi Texas. The fresh water fish weighs 300 pounds and is almost ten feet long.
Crawford landed the fish with a fishing bow while on the water. The battle took an epic 45 minutes. The largest know alligator gar caught by bow was 365 pounds. The fish are know to grow to great sizes and are call alligator gars due to their large size and have been featured on fishing shows.
Crawford landed the fish with a fishing bow while on the water. The battle took an epic 45 minutes. The largest know alligator gar caught by bow was 365 pounds. The fish are know to grow to great sizes and are call alligator gars due to their large size and have been featured on fishing shows.
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