Mekong Giant Catfish Facts

The video discusses the Mekong giant catfish, the world's largest freshwater fish species, which is critically endangered. It highlights the fish's unique features, such as its large head, toothless mouth, and lack of whiskers, distinguishing it from other catfish. The video also covers the potential size of adult catfish, which can grow up to 650 pounds and nearly 10 feet in length, contrasting with the smaller specimen shown.

What is the conservation status of the Mekong Giant Catfish in the wild?

• Least Concern

• Vulnerable

• Endangered

• Critically Endangered

Which feature distinguishes the Mekong Giant Catfish from its closest relative, the River Catfish?

• It has a larger head

• It has a smaller head

• It has more teeth

• It has longer whiskers

What is unique about the mouth of the Mekong Giant Catfish?

• It has sharp teeth

• It has long whiskers

• It has no teeth

• It has a small mouth

How does the Mekong Giant Catfish differ from North American catfish?

• It is smaller

• It has whiskers

• It has no whiskers

• It has more teeth

What is the approximate weight of an adult Mekong Giant Catfish?

• 50 pounds

• 1000 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 650 pounds

How long can an adult Mekong Giant Catfish grow?

• 10 feet

• 7 feet

• 5 feet

• 12 feet