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[[Image:Iridescent shark.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Iridescent shark]]
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The iridescent shark (''Pangasius hypophthalmus'') is a species of shark catfish (family ''Pangasiidae'') native to the rivers of Southeast Asia. It is found in the Mekong basin as well as the Chao Phraya River, and is heavily cultivated for food there. It has also been introduced into other river basins as a food source, and its striking appearance and iridescence have made it common in the fishkeeping hobby. Their omnivorous diet consists of crustaceans, other [[fish]], and plant matter.

The [[fish]] is named after the glow or iridescence exhibited in juveniles, as well as the shark-like appearance of this and other shark catfish. It is also known as '''tra''', '''swai''' (from Thai ปลาสวาย "plaa sawaaj"), or '''striped catfish''' in the food fish market, and occasionally incorrectly as '''[[basa]]''' and '''panga''' (these names should be rather used for ''Pangasius bocourti'' and ''Pterogymnus laniarius'', respectively). However in Spain, it is known as '''panga'''.

''P. hypophthalmus'' is an important food [[fish]] and is farmed extensively in many parts of the world. It is one of the most important aquaculture species in Thailand and Vietnam. In Vietnam, this [[fish]] is known as '''tra'''. In Mexico, Grupo Piscimex markets this [[fish]] with the registered trademark '''Barbero''', under the brand name "Pescados y Mariscos Sierra Madre." Other than indicating the Latin name of the species on the back and that it was farm raised in Vietnam, they make no mention of its more common names. In the USA it is known as '''swai'''. In the UK it simply sold under the name '''Pangasius''' and is available from many Asian shops.

This [[fish]] is sometimes sold as the superior '''[[basa]]'''. Compared to the [[basa]], this [[fish]] is thought to be inferior, as its meat is coarser and comes in thinner. Despite this, the iridescent shark is still common as it is much cheaper to maintain, easier to breed, and is also a faster-growing species. It is said that 90% of fish sold as [[basa]] is actually iridescent shark.

Reference: '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangasius_hypophthalmus CC-BY-SA]'''

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