Abstract: The fatty acid composition of farmed Tra catfsh (Pangasius hypophthalmus) was determined
and compared to farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo solar) and to wild-caught Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer).
Saturated fatty acids (SFA) were most abundant in catfsh (42.6%) while salmon (37.2%) and seabass (39.0%)
were rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Tra catfsh contains Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), but its
percentage was lower (4.7%) than salmon (20.2%) and seabass (18.7%). It is interesting that the absolute
content of DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in Tra catfsh by fllet wet weight did not differ from Asian
seabass. Among the three fsh, Tra catfsh and seabass had lowest fat content. Regarding to nutritional aspect,
Tra catfsh fllet is a potential source of omega-3 fatty acids and low-fat food.