Giant barb
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The giant barb (Catlocarpio siamensis), also called a Siamese giant carp, is the biggest cyprinid in the world.[2] It is found in the Mae Klong, Mekong, and Chao Phraya Rivers. Due to overfishing and habitat loss, it is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List.[3]
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Description
Physical appearance
One of the largest freshwater fish. The world record for its weight was when an angler caught a giant barb that weighed a whopping 105 kg and 231 lb.[4]
Distribution/Habitat
Giant barbs live in the edges of large rivers and youngsters are found in tributaries and swamps.[source?]
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