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Species Guide

Basa

Panga Pangasius Bocourti
  • Spanish Name: Basa
  • English Name: Basa
  • Scientific Name: Pangasius bocourti
  • Type of specie: Pez
  • Order: Siluriformes
  • Family: Pangasiidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Rivers and canals with warm and calm waters.
  • Farming: Freshwater ponds and floating cages with controlled feeding.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated, fusiform, and slightly laterally compressed.
  • Distinctive features:

    Silvery gray coloration with a darker back and a lighter belly. It has a broad head and prominent eyes. Its flesh is well-known for being white and tender.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Usually between 60 and 90 cm; in the wild, it can reach up to 1.5 meters.
  • Average weight: Commonly between 2 and 9 kg; some specimens can weigh up to 40 kg.

Life Cycle

Rapid growth; reaches market size in 6 to 8 months.

Adaptations

Highly tolerant to low oxygen levels and intensive farming conditions.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in ponds or floating cages.

Grow-out farming systems

Primarily in freshwater ponds and river cages.

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  • Geographical distribution
Native to Southeast Asia, mainly in the Mekong River basin.
  • Main producing countries
Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos.
  • Commercial value

Highly valued for its white flesh, firm texture, and mild flavor, making it one of the most demanded species in aquaculture.

  • Additional uses

By-products: Processed into frozen fillets and breaded products.

  • Common preparation methods
Ideal for steaming, frying, grilling, or as frozen fillets.