Laos 2005, Mekong River Giant Catfish

Laos (Lao PDR) stamp 2005

Mekong River Giant Catfish 6500 K

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The Mekong giant catfish grows extremely quickly, reaching a mass of 150 to 200 kg in only six years.  The largest catch recorded in Thailand since record-keeping began in 1981 was a female measuring 2.7 m (roughly 9 feet) in length and weighing 293 kg (646 lb).