Fish Category: C-J

JULLIEN’S GOLDEN CARP

The Jullien’s Golden Carp is one of our prettiest cyprinid species at Hookers and one that is often sought after by our customers. It is easily recognisable by a series of black stripes on its flanks and overall golden colouration. Its mouth, and consequent feeding habits, are similar to the European barbel where it will disturb the […]

IRIDESCENT SHARK (STRIPED CATFISH)

The iridescent shark is a species of shark catfish that has become a popular aquaculture species across Asia. It is generally silvery/grey in colour but gets its name for the purple/green iridescence that can be seen along its lateral line under bright sunlight. Although classed as an omnivore, the overwhelming majority of our fish are caught with […]

GIANT SNAKEHEAD

The giant snakehead is a fearsome predator that is synonymous with fishing in Thailand and Malaysia and is one of the top trophy fish for wild freshwater fishermen across Asia. It will eat almost anything it can find and has very sharp teeth fit for purpose. Colourations can vary – often wild caught fish will have very […]

GIANT GOURAMI

The giant gourami is a common sight across Asia both in the aquarium trade and as a food source. A pretty looking fish with a long filamentous ray that extends back along its body from the pelvic fin, it is primarily a herbivorous feeder but will also take “meaty” baits. We’re lucky too that the […]

GIANT FEATHERBACK

The giant featherback is a striking looking fish with its long laterally compressed body also giving it the name “knife fish” or “sheath fish”. Unlike the smaller clown featherback, the giant featherback can grow to weights in excess of 10kg feeding largely on snails, shrimp and small fish. The current IGFA record stands at 9.5kg […]

COMMON CARP

The common carp is found throughout Thailand, although sadly mostly intended for food in small local Thai ponds. This is in large part the reason why not many large specimens are found as they are often caught before reaching more than 4-5kg. We’ve been lucky to have been gifted a few common carp from local […]

CLOWN FEATHERBACK

The clown featherback or clown knifefish is distinguished by its long, laterally compressed, knife-like body. It is set apart from its larger relative, the giant featherback by a series of 5 or more white-ringed black spots on its side. This species has to be targeted with plenty of lam and maize in the open water […]

CHAO PHRAYA CATFISH

Along with the Mekong Giant Catfish, the Chao Phraya catfish is one of the most iconic (and largest) native species of freshwater fish in Thailand and consequently chosen as the fish in our logo. It is a stunning predator and recognisable by a filamentous ray that extends from each of the pelvic, dorsal and pectoral […]

CATLA CARP

The Catla carp is a common fish in Thai freshwater lakes and is also farmed. It is often confused with the Siamese carp because of the relatively large head. However, the Catla’s smaller and more compact scaling, combined with their greenish/golden tinge and more pronounced curve from the dorsal fin to the head set it apart – […]