wampi
Wampi is a common name for a small freshwater fish that belongs to the family Pangasiidae, within the order Siluriformes. The species most frequently referred to as wampi is Pangasius hypophthalmus or closely related species in the genus Pangasius. It is also sometimes called the "swamp eel" or "brown carp" in commercial markets. The fish has a slender, streamlined body, typically measuring 15–25 centimetres in length and weighing up to 200 grammes. Its coloration is generally silvery with a darker dorsal side, and it possesses a single dorsal fin and a forked tail.
Wampi inhabits slow-moving rivers, reservoirs, and estuarine waters in Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar,
The fish is valued by local fishermen and in commercial aquaculture. In many communities, wampi is harvested
Conservation assessments indicate that while wild populations remain stable in many regions, overexploitation in a few