Pangasius silasi is a species of the Pangasiidae family, endemic to the Krishna River in India.[2][3][4]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Pangasiidae |
| Genus: | Pangasius |
| Species: | P. silasi
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| Binomial name | |
| Pangasius silasi Dwivedi et al., 2017
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Etymology
editPangasius Silasi was named in honor of Eric Godwin Silas (1928-2018), a Sri Lankan-born Indian ichthyologist and fisheries scientist[5]
Description
editPangasius silasi differs from Pangasius pangasius by having vomero-palatal teeth confluent as an uninterrupted curved band as opposed to two lunate vomeropalatal teeth patches on each side with a wide gap in the centre and 48 vertebrae as opposed to 44.[6]
Nutritional value
editPangasius silasi, like other species in the genus Pangasius, is known for its mild flavour, white flesh, and high nutritional content. It is a good source of protein, low in fat, and contains essential vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy option for consumers. The fish is particularly attractive in the market for its versatility in cooking, as it can be used in a variety of cuisines, from fried fillets to soups and curries.[3]
References
edit- ^ Dahanukar, N.; Sidharthan, A. (2023). "Pangasius silasi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T173431923A173431934. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T173431923A173431934.en. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pangasius silasi". FishBase. November 2024 version.
- ^ a b K. K. Asha; T. T. Ajith Kumar; C. O. Mohan; R. Charan; Suseela Mathew; C. N. Ravishankar; Kuldeep K. Lal (2023). "Pangasius silasi, a fish species endemic to Krishna River in India, reveals a healthy PUFA and nutritional profile: Could be a promising species as human food". Indian Journal of Fisheries. 70 (4): 143–149. doi:10.21077/ijf.2023.70.4.109376-15.
- ^ "PlanetCatfish.com - The genus Pangasius". www.planetcatfish.com.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pangasius silasi". FishBase. November 2024 version.
- ^ Citizen science observations for Pangasius silasi at iNaturalist