Mekong giant catfish - Wikipedia
Mekong giant catfish along with the giant barb, giant pangasius, redtail catfish and alligator gar are a common sport fish in exotic fishing ponds in Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. This is because of their giant size and because they often put up a strong fight after getting hooked.
An introduction to fish in Mekong river - Luxury Cruise Mekong
2019年8月28日 · Weighing nearly 363 kg, 2.4 meters wide and 4.3 meters long, this giant stingray on the Mekong River in Thailand may be the largest freshwater fish caught by fishing rods and strings. It took 2 hours for Thai fishermen taking a turn holding the …
World’s largest freshwater fish draws attention to delicate ... - AAAS
2023年5月30日 · The Mekong River and its 1000 or so known fish species support the world’s largest inland fishery. But dozens of hydropower dams in the Lower Mekong Basin have taken a toll, fragmenting habitat, reducing water quality, and crimping migrations.
Where Have All the Mekong River’s Fish Gone? – The Diplomat
2024年2月29日 · The Mekong was once a river teeming with fish, providing food security for millions of poor farmers as well urban centers. These days, that river of abundance has disappeared, replaced by...
The Mekong Forgotten Fishes | WWF Asiapacific - Panda
Mekong's Forgotten Fishes, a new report published by WWF and 25 local, regional and global Mekong-based organizations, details the extraordinary variety of fish species in the Mekong river.
World's largest freshwater fish found in Mekong, scientists say - BBC
2022年6月20日 · A 300kg (661lb) stingray caught in the Mekong river in Cambodia is the biggest freshwater fish ever documented, scientists say. It unseated the previous record-holder, a 646lb (293kg) Mekong...
In search of the world’s largest freshwater fish – the wonderfully ...
2023年7月25日 · The world’s largest freshwater fish confirmed so far is a stingray caught in the Mekong River. Before releasing the female ray back into the river, Hogan’s research team put an acoustic ...
Report shows dire state of Mekong’s fish - Conservation news
2024年4月1日 · The threatened fish of the Mekong River are inching closer extinction, according to a new report that cites piling pressures on the waterway. Though the situation is serious, conservationists say it’s not too late to turn the tide for the river’s freshwater species.
One-fifth of Mekong river fish species face extinction, report says
2024年3月4日 · Unsustainable development threatens the health and diverse fish populations of the Mekong river, with one-fifth of fish species in Southeast Asia's main artery facing extinction, a report by...
Mekong giant catfish, facts and photos - National Geographic
The Mekong giant catfish is the official freshwater heavyweight champion of the world. According to the Guinness Book of Records, a nine-foot-long individual caught in northern Thailand in...