Common names: Lai, Pla lai, ปลาไหล
Occurrence: native
Salinity: freshwater
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Importance: commercial | Ref:
Aquaculture: commercial | Ref:
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Uses: live export: yes;
Comments: Known from Mekong, Chao Phraya, Maeklong, Salween, Peninsular and Southeast Thailand river systems (Ref. 26336). Occurs in Chiengmai (Chiang Mai), Menam Chao Phya (Chao Phraya) at Bangkok; Phatalung (Phatthalung) River; and Koh Pa-ngan (Ref. 1632); also from Tale Sap Phatthalung, Peninsular Thailand, Mekong river (Chiang Rai), Nakhon Sawan, Chanthaburi, Mae Hong Son and Kanchanaburi (Ref. 37773). Also Ref. 9648, 27732, 37773, 57235.
National Checklist:
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/th.html
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Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Vidthayanon, C., J. Karnasuta and J. Nabhitabhata, 1997
National Database: