Recent discoveries of ‘lost’ Mekong giant salmon carp renews hope for the fish
Recent sightings of the Mekong giant salmon carp in Cambodia, once thought extinct, have been confirmed multiple times since 2020, suggesting the species still exists in the region. The fish, which can grow up to 130 centimeters and weigh over 30 kilograms, was previously recorded only a handful of times, with no sightings since 2005. Researchers believe a small population persists in the Lower Mekong Basin, and the findings have prompted conservation efforts, including legal protections and calls for regional cooperation. The rediscovery offers hope for the species and highlights the importance of continued monitoring and habitat protection.
Scientists have found the Mekong giant salmon carp, once thought extinct in Cambodia, in the Mekong River four times since 2020.
The rediscovery shows the species may still exist in the region, offering hope for conservation efforts and highlighting the importance of protecting the Mekong ecosystem.
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